All the very latest news and events from Royal Holloway, University of London. http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/home.aspx?SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbyalumnalizziecoopersetsthestageforthissummersplay!festival.aspx As excitement builds ahead of this year's Play! Festival, we caught up with Stage Manager and Royal Holloway alumna Lizzie Cooper to find out how rehearsals are going and what she finds inspiring about the theatre. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:08:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbyalumnalizziecoopersetsthestageforthissummersplay!festival.aspx play! festival arts Lizzie Cooper stage manager http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/orientaladventureroyalhollowaystudentselectedtorepresenttheukinchina.aspx English and Drama student Catherine Sutherland was recently selected by the British Council from hundreds of applicants to raise awareness of the benefits of international study in an event in China. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:49:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/orientaladventureroyalhollowaystudentselectedtorepresenttheukinchina.aspx International outlook english drama Catherine Sutherland China http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studyfindsowningadarkerskincanpositivelyimpactracialbias.aspx Scientists from Royal Holloway have found that when white Caucasians are under the illusion that they have a dark skin, their racial bias changes in a positive way. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studyfindsowningadarkerskincanpositivelyimpactracialbias.aspx Royal Holloway Department of Psychology Manos Tsakiris Racial bias rubber hand illusion skin colour http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayawardedmulti-millionpoundgrantforcybersecurityresearchtraining.aspx Royal Holloway today received a grant of £3.8 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to host a new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in cyber security. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:56:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayawardedmulti-millionpoundgrantforcybersecurityresearchtraining.aspx centre for doctoral training cyber security Keith Martin Information security group Academic Centre of Excellence http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/literarystaradamfouldstoreadfromlatestnovelatroyalholloway.aspx Fresh from being named one of Britain's best young writers, Adam Foulds will visit Royal Holloway on Thursday 9 May to read from his novel, The Quickening Maze. Tue, 07 May 2013 10:36:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/literarystaradamfouldstoreadfromlatestnovelatroyalholloway.aspx Lunchtime Reading Adam Foulds Granta Ben Markovits The Quickening Maze http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/yourehired!enterprisingstudentswinnationalaward.aspx Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs this week won the Enterprise Event of the Year Award by the National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE). Thu, 02 May 2013 14:40:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/yourehired!enterprisingstudentswinnationalaward.aspx Alumni http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersgototheheartofthesciencemuseum.aspx From today until Saturday 13 July, scientists from the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway will be offering the public a chance to take part in a live science experiment at the Science Museum in London. Wed, 01 May 2013 10:40:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersgototheheartofthesciencemuseum.aspx Science museum psychology Manos Tsakiris heartbeat experiments http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbybigbreakroyalhollowaystudenttakesleadroleintvdrama.aspx The Inspired by... series continues this month with actress and Film Studies student Georgina Campbell, who will hit our screens on Friday night in the ITV drama The Ice Cream Girls. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:04:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbybigbreakroyalhollowaystudenttakesleadroleintvdrama.aspx Georgina Campbell The Ice Cream Girls film studies media arts inspired by http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayappointsanewregiusprofessor.aspx Royal Holloway has today announced Professor Julian Johnson as Regius Professor in the Department of Music. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayappointsanewregiusprofessor.aspx Professor Julian Johnson Department of Music Regius Professorship Regius Queen http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaywritersnamedasnextbigthing.aspx Three writers from Royal Holloway's English Department have been named in Granta magazine's list of best young novelists. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaywritersnamedasnextbigthing.aspx creative writing Granta Ben Markovits Tahmima Anam Jenni Fagan Department of English http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/allezroyalholloway!studentswinforfranceatmodelunitednations.aspx Student diplomats from Royal Holloway picked up a prestigious award for the second year in a row as they represented France in this year's National Model United Nations conference in New York. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:23:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/allezroyalholloway!studentswinforfranceatmodelunitednations.aspx Politics International relations United Nations New York Johanna Englund http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lasttangoinparisbutnotjapanresearchersdiscoverthereasonsbehindasurprisingtrend.aspx When you think of the fiery tango, you would be forgiven for not immediately associating it with the Japanese, but the Argentine dance has grown rapidly in popularity in Japan and dozens of venues can be found in Tokyo alone. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lasttangoinparisbutnotjapanresearchersdiscoverthereasonsbehindasurprisingtrend.aspx Music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/pioneeringresearchintoduchennemusculardystrophysecurescommercialfunding.aspx Royal Holloway, is today giving money generated by its research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. Families affected by the condition are also visiting laboratories on campus to find out from the scientists about new drug developments and see the work being carried out. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:16:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/pioneeringresearchintoduchennemusculardystrophysecurescommercialfunding.aspx BioSci http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbypresentingtoparliamentroyalhollowaystudenttalkssciencewithmps.aspx Last week, PhD student Anna Frej from the School of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, was shortlisted from hundreds of applicants, to present her research to a number of politicians and a panel of expert judges, as part of the 'SET for Britain' competition. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:44:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbypresentingtoparliamentroyalhollowaystudenttalkssciencewithmps.aspx BioSci http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaysciencefestivalfiringonallcylinders.aspx The Science Festival got off to an explosive start this week with the world première of new opera which explores the dangerous decline in bumblebee populations in the UK, a Frankenfest exhibition and debate on what it is to be human and a Science Fact, Science Fiction pub quiz. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaysciencefestivalfiringonallcylinders.aspx Royal Holloway royal holloway sciences Royal Holloway Science Festival science festival science bees Bee opera super science saturday http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/getgeeky!advicefromaward-winningpoetaheadoftalkatroyalholloway.aspx The fourth instalment of the Lunchtime Readings series at Royal Holloway sees award-winning poet Daljit Nagra reading from his anthologies, which draw on the experiences of British-born Indians and are often written in the style of the English spoken by Indian immigrants. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:23:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/getgeeky!advicefromaward-winningpoetaheadoftalkatroyalholloway.aspx English http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newresearchdiscoverstheemergenceoftwittertribes.aspx A project led by scientists from Royal Holloway in collaboration with Princeton University, has found evidence of how people form into tribe-like communities on social network sites such as Twitter. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:13:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newresearchdiscoverstheemergenceoftwittertribes.aspx BioSci http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbythepowerofcomedyalumnaanddirectorofrednosedayemmafreudobe.aspx As we fast approach Red Nose Day this Friday, we spoke to alumna and fundraiser extraordinaire Emma Freud OBE, about this year's Comic Relief projects, getting celebrities and mobile phone companies on board and filming with David Walliams. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:11:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbythepowerofcomedyalumnaanddirectorofrednosedayemmafreudobe.aspx Royal Holloway Red Nose Day Comic Relief alumna Emma Freud http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/stickingtogetheroperaaboutbeescombinesartandsciencetolaunchroyalhollowayfestival.aspx A new opera that explores the dangerous decline in bumblebee populations in the UK will receive its world première at Royal Holloway on Sunday 17 March and launch the start of Royal Holloway Science Festival. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:32:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/stickingtogetheroperaaboutbeescombinesartandsciencetolaunchroyalhollowayfestival.aspx science festival Bee opera Royal Holloway science opera The Silence of the Bees Department of Music Department of English School of Biological Sciences Mark Brown bees royal holloway science http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/excitingliteraryline-upforfestivalrevealed.aspx Marking its eighth year, the Runnymede International Literary Festival kicks off on Wednesday 13 March, with public readings, discussions and performances held at Royal Holloway's campus in Surrey, and at the Centre for Creative Collaboration in Acton Street, central London. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:54:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/excitingliteraryline-upforfestivalrevealed.aspx English http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/stormingthechartsroyalhollowaychoirentersthetop20.aspx The Choir of Royal Holloway, along with The English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble, has entered the Specialist Classical Albums at No. 16, with a new recording of music by the early English composer, Peter Philips. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:34:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/stormingthechartsroyalhollowaychoirentersthetop20.aspx Choir of Royal Holloway Royal Holloway choir CD recording http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/communityclean-upstudentsworktogetherforbigspringclean2013.aspx This week, over 100 Royal Holloway students lent a helping hand across the local community for the annual Big Spring Clean. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:18:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/communityclean-upstudentsworktogetherforbigspringclean2013.aspx big spring clean Royal Holloway student volunteering community community action http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/anotablebusinesscomesoutontopasbuddingentrepreneurscompeteinaroraawards.aspx Royal Holloway's budding entrepreneurs came out in force last week to test their business ideas and compete for funding from Surinder Arora, Founder of Arora Hotels. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:20:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/anotablebusinesscomesoutontopasbuddingentrepreneurscompeteinaroraawards.aspx Management http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gladiators,rappingandkaraokebroughttogethertocelebratetheclassics.aspx On Wednesday 6 March 2013, the Classical Society at Royal Holloway will hold a day of free events for staff, students and members of the public to celebrate and highlight the Classics. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:55:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gladiators,rappingandkaraokebroughttogethertocelebratetheclassics.aspx Classics http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newoperashowcaseshiveofcreativityatroyalhollowayuniversity.aspx A new opera that explores the dangerous decline in bumblebee populations in the UK will receive its world première at Royal Holloway university on Sunday 17 March. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:54:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newoperashowcaseshiveofcreativityatroyalhollowayuniversity.aspx Music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rare,butstillaffecting24millionofusroyalhollowayputsspotlightonrarediseases.aspx To mark Rare Disease Day 2013, Royal Holloway is today hosting an event for secondary school pupils and the general public to learn more about rare, often inherited, diseases and highlight this important healthcare area with interactive and engaging activities. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:52:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rare,butstillaffecting24millionofusroyalhollowayputsspotlightonrarediseases.aspx BioSci http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbyclassicsstudenthotfootsitfromlecturehalltodancefloor.aspx The Inspired by... series continues this month with student Siobhan Duffy, whose love of studying Classics has only been matched by one other thing - her passion for dance. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:36:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbyclassicsstudenthotfootsitfromlecturehalltodancefloor.aspx Classics http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/arabspringplaysseektochallengeourassumptions,saysroyalhollowayplaywright.aspx The Arab Spring uprisings that swept across the Middle East in 2011 are the subject of a new trilogy of plays by Professor Dan Rebellato from Royal Holloway. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:03:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/arabspringplaysseektochallengeourassumptions,saysroyalhollowayplaywright.aspx Arab Spring Dan Rebellato Drama and Theatre Negative Signs of Progress BBC Radio 4 http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newipadappforpeoplewithsightlossneedsbackingfrompublishers.aspx Scientists from Royal Holloway are launching a new iPad app to help people with macular disease, the most common cause of sight loss in the UK. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:10:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newipadappforpeoplewithsightlossneedsbackingfrompublishers.aspx psychology Robin Walker iPad app macular disease http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dormdecorresearchchartsthehistoryofthestudentbedroom.aspx Students have been using wall space to express their personality as far back as the 19th century, according to research presented this week by Royal Holloway. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:08:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dormdecorresearchchartsthehistoryofthestudentbedroom.aspx History http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/celebrating10yearsofcommunityvolunteering.aspx On Thursday 14 February, Royal Holloway's Community Action celebrated 10 years of service to the local community, clocking up an amazing 50,000 hours of student volunteering since 2002. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:55:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/celebrating10yearsofcommunityvolunteering.aspx Volunteering community action 10 years Runnymede Phil Simcock http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/body-consciouslisteningtoyourheartcouldimprovebodyimage.aspx Women who are more aware of their bodies from within, are less likely to think of their bodies principally as objects, according to research published today in the journal PLOS ONE. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:26:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/body-consciouslisteningtoyourheartcouldimprovebodyimage.aspx Royal Holloway psychology Department of Psychology Manos Tsakiris vivien ainley body conscious http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/makingartaccessibleroyalhollowayteamsupwiththebbc-yourpaintingsproject.aspx Royal Holloway university is taking part in the BBC - Your Paintings week of events to celebrate the Public Catalogue Foundation's (PCF) digitisation of the nation's pictures. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:40:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/makingartaccessibleroyalhollowayteamsupwiththebbc-yourpaintingsproject.aspx picture gallery Royal Holloway Thomas Holloway Laura MacCulloch curator BBC Your Paintings open day http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/securityprotocolforonlinebankingandfacebookhasseriousweaknesses,sayresearchers.aspx The protocol that provides security for online banking, credit card data and Facebook has major weaknesses, according to researchers at Royal Holloway. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:23:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/securityprotocolforonlinebankingandfacebookhasseriousweaknesses,sayresearchers.aspx Information security group Information Security Royal Holloway Facebook online banking Kenny Paterson http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbylifeatthetopoftelevisionheadofmediaartsgivesinsightintobbccareer.aspx Continuing our series of inspiring stories, we spoke to Professor Jonathan Powell, Head of the Department of Media Arts, who enjoyed an eminent career as a TV executive before joining Royal Holloway. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:52:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbylifeatthetopoftelevisionheadofmediaartsgivesinsightintobbccareer.aspx MediaArts http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thequeenssealofapprovalforroyalhollowaysmusicdepartment.aspx The Department of Music at Royal Holloway has been awarded a prestigious Regius Professorship by the Queen, the Government has announced. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:40:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thequeenssealofapprovalforroyalhollowaysmusicdepartment.aspx Music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/prehistorichumansnotwipedoutbycomet,saysresearchers.aspx Comet explosions did not end the prehistoric human culture, known as Clovis, in North America 13,000 years ago, according to research published in the journal Geophysical Monograph Series. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:28:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/prehistorichumansnotwipedoutbycomet,saysresearchers.aspx EarthSci http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/holocaustsurvivorriskedlifetosavechildrenfromconcentrationcamp.aspx To mark Holocaust Memorial Day yesterday, researchers from Royal Holloway have revealed more of the extraordinary story of Zvi Spiegel, a Holocaust survivor who risked his life to save other prisoners. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:25:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/holocaustsurvivorriskedlifetosavechildrenfromconcentrationcamp.aspx History http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lunchtimereadingsshowcasingourcreativewritingculture,saysfounder.aspx As we look forward to the third instalment of our exciting Lunchtime Readings, we spoke to Dr Douglas Cowie, a Lecturer in Creative Writing and founder of the series, about the inspiration behind it. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:09:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lunchtimereadingsshowcasingourcreativewritingculture,saysfounder.aspx English http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/channellingthemindsetofbinladen-royalhollowayalumnuslandsroleinzerodarkthirty.aspx The Oscar-nominated film Zero Dark Thirty, released in cinemas today, features Royal Holloway Drama alumnus Ricky Sekhon who plays the man at the centre of the plot – Osama bin Laden. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:31:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/channellingthemindsetofbinladen-royalhollowayalumnuslandsroleinzerodarkthirty.aspx Drama http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/technologycentreatroyalhollowaynamedamongtheworldstopthinktanks.aspx Royal Holloway's ICT4D Centre has today been named as the world's 10th top Science and Technology think tank, in a report launched at the World Bank and United Nations. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:10:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/technologycentreatroyalhollowaynamedamongtheworldstopthinktanks.aspx Royal Holloway ICT4D World Bank United Nations technology geography computer science management mathematics http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/magnacartaisitrelevanttoday.aspx As the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta in 2015 fast approaches, Professor Nigel Saul, from the Department of History, takes a look at its relevance to us today. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:02:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/magnacartaisitrelevanttoday.aspx History http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/southamericanswantpolicymakerstoputethicsaboveprice.aspx Researchers at Royal Holloway have found that Brazilians and Chileans want the state to buy on social and environmental criteria, not just on price. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:57:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/southamericanswantpolicymakerstoputethicsaboveprice.aspx Geography http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/adviceonsnowconditions.aspx Royal Holloway continues to remain open. . Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/adviceonsnowconditions.aspx Snow Weather http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/neglectedcomposersgivennewplatformbyroyalhollowaychoir.aspx The Choir of Royal Holloway will perform a programme of music by three neglected English composers, John Bull, Richard Dering and Peter Philips, at concert on Friday 1 February. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:22:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/neglectedcomposersgivennewplatformbyroyalhollowaychoir.aspx Music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/governmentfundingforsuper-material.aspx Royal Holloway is among a select group of universities to receive £21.5 million in government funding to explore commercial uses for graphene. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:13:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/governmentfundingforsuper-material.aspx Physics http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayconsortiumwinsfundingtomakecloudcomputingmoresecure.aspx Royal Holloway, as a member of a consortium, has won funding from the Technology Strategy Board's 'Innovating in the Cloud' competition, for a project to make information storage more secure for people using cloud computing. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayconsortiumwinsfundingtomakecloudcomputingmoresecure.aspx Maths http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/postgraduateachievementsrecognisedinnewgraduationceremonies.aspx This week, Royal Holloway will see 1200 students graduate at the first ever winter ceremonies. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:48:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/postgraduateachievementsrecognisedinnewgraduationceremonies.aspx graduation Winter ceremonies postgraduate students http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/christmasgiftsforchildreninspiredbyancientgreeks.aspx As Christmas fast approaches and you are drawing up a shopping list of seasonal gifts, you may not realise that many of the choices you will make will be influenced by the ancient Greeks. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/christmasgiftsforchildreninspiredbyancientgreeks.aspx Classics http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentswrapupthetermwithsantasworkshop.aspx More than 100 Royal Holloway students got into the Christmas spirit this week, wrapping and sending out parcels stuffed with food and festive treats to elderly residents in the community. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:16:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentswrapupthetermwithsantasworkshop.aspx Christmas Volunteering santa's workshop community action Phil Simcock http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/christmasshoppingleftyoubrokeblamethefestivemusic.aspx Have you done your Christmas shopping yet? Has the incessant Christmas music in shops started to get on your nerves? Well, research shows that these songs will make you want to put your hand in your pocket and spend that little bit more on the high street. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:36:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/christmasshoppingleftyoubrokeblamethefestivemusic.aspx Management http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaywelcomesnewpicturegallerycurator.aspx Royal Holloway has welcomed its new Picture Gallery curator Dr Laura MacCulloch, who says her ambition is to make the college a must-see destination for art lovers. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaywelcomesnewpicturegallerycurator.aspx Dr Laura MacCulloch picture gallery curator Thomas Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbystudentcampaignerkatiewashingtonmeetstheprimeminister.aspx Continuing our series of inspiring stories, we spoke to student Katie Washington, whose campaigning against child poverty and for women's rights led to her meeting the Prime Minister at a special reception last week. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:54:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbystudentcampaignerkatiewashingtonmeetstheprimeminister.aspx PIR http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/releasingpeoplefromcatholicguiltincreasesgenerositytowardschurch,researchshows.aspx People who recall being absolved of their sins, are more likely to donate money to the church, according to research published today in the journal Religion, Brain and Behavior. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:13:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/releasingpeoplefromcatholicguiltincreasesgenerositytowardschurch,researchshows.aspx Psychology http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbymattabramssaysidoidotomusicaldirectorjob.aspx Inspiration is a key part of Royal Holloway. While the buildings, surroundings and history provide the foundations, it is the achievements of our staff, students and alumni that are particularly inspiring. To celebrate this, we decided to feature some of their stories for a new series. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:47:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inspiredbymattabramssaysidoidotomusicaldirectorjob.aspx Music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scientiststodevelopnewtreatmentforduchennemusculardystrophy.aspx Scientists from Royal Holloway will form part of a worldwide collaboration that has won an EU research grant worth nearly £4.5 million to perform tests on a new drug treatment for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scientiststodevelopnewtreatmentforduchennemusculardystrophy.aspx BioSci http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/shiningalightonfuturesportsstars.aspx Elite student athletes followed in the footsteps of Olympic rower Jessica Eddie and Paralympic champion Sophie Christiansen last night when they were made members of the Student Talented Athlete Recognition Scheme (STARS) during a special awards ceremony. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:58:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/shiningalightonfuturesportsstars.aspx STARS Steve Redgrave olympics Jessica Eddie Sophie Christiansen alumni Thomas Smallbone Acland Bryant http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scientistsdiscovertobaccotreethatcouldbeusedasbiofuel.aspx Researchers at Royal Holloway have been awarded a grant from the European Union, after identifying a tobacco tree that could produce biofuels. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:55:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scientistsdiscovertobaccotreethatcouldbeusedasbiofuel.aspx BioSci http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/alumnaalisonhesssexhibitionhostshistoricbbcbroadcast.aspx Geography alumna Alison Hess played a central part in the BBC's 90th birthday broadcast when her Science Museum exhibition hosted the historic event. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:16:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/alumnaalisonhesssexhibitionhostshistoricbbcbroadcast.aspx Geography http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchshowslemmingswerewipedoutbyiceagesclimatechange.aspx Small mammal populations across Europe were wiped out multiple times during the last Ice Age, due to an inability to deal with rapid climate change, according the research published today in the journal Proceedings of the Natural Academy of Sciences. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:14:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchshowslemmingswerewipedoutbyiceagesclimatechange.aspx BioSci http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/discoveryoffersnewtreatmentforepilepsy.aspx New drugs derived from components of a specific diet used by children with severe, drug-resistant epilepsy could offer a new treatment, according to research published today in the journal Neuropharmacology. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:55:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/discoveryoffersnewtreatmentforepilepsy.aspx BioSci http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/composerreturnshometocelebratewelshmusicaltalent.aspx In a concert showcasing Wales's top composers, Royal Holloway's Director of Composition Mark Bowden will see his piece tirlun performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, at Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff, on Friday 23 November. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:29:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/composerreturnshometocelebratewelshmusicaltalent.aspx Music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsbringtheira-gametomakeroyalhollowaysbeactiveprogrammeasuccess.aspx A year after its launch, Royal Holloway's be.active programme boasts more than 2000 users and over 600 members as it goes into its second year. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:33:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsbringtheira-gametomakeroyalhollowaysbeactiveprogrammeasuccess.aspx Royal Holloway royal holloway sport be.active http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gripping,debutnoveltheincident,tofeatureinroyalhollowayspublicreadingseries.aspx The story of a teenage lifeguard, who has to deal with two children dying on his watch, will undoubtedly captivate members of the public and students at the latest event in Royal Holloway's reading series. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:29:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gripping,debutnoveltheincident,tofeatureinroyalhollowayspublicreadingseries.aspx English http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/londonandwashingtonleadingchargeforgoinggreen,sayschairmanappointedbypresidentobama.aspx Alumnus and Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) in America, Mr L. Preston Bryant Jr, delivers the Annual Sustainability Lecture at Royal Holloway Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:46:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/londonandwashingtonleadingchargeforgoinggreen,sayschairmanappointedbypresidentobama.aspx Royal Holloway Sustainability Lecture sustainability Mr L. Preston Bryant Jr http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayfilmaboutyoungafghanrefugeecouldchangegovernmentpolicy.aspx A film charting the plight of a young Afghan refugee deported from the UK could influence Government policy, after the filmmakers submitted it as evidence to a parliamentary human rights committee. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:51:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayfilmaboutyoungafghanrefugeecouldchangegovernmentpolicy.aspx MediaArts http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentnominatedformostdeservingprize.aspx Carol Baker, a social work student who juggles her studies with several part-time jobs, has been nominated for a national competition. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:30:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentnominatedformostdeservingprize.aspx SocialWork http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thegeographyofjamesbond.aspx As audiences across the world enjoy the new James Bond film, Skyfall, one element gets consistently under-estimated in reviews; geography. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:50:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thegeographyofjamesbond.aspx geography Royal Holloway James Bond http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nhsexpertsgrilledbythepublicinlivelydebateatroyalholloway.aspx Last night, leading experts on the NHS gathered at Royal Holloway to debate some of the key controversies surrounding the Government's radical health service reforms. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:07:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nhsexpertsgrilledbythepublicinlivelydebateatroyalholloway.aspx nhs Centre for Social Sciences Professor Julian Le Grand Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust Professor Mark Exworthy Dr Oliver Heath Epsom Hospital The King’s Fund http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thefutureofchannel4opinionpiece.aspx In the week Channel 4 celebrated its 30th anniversary since first appearing on the nation's screens, Dr James Bennett, Department of Media Arts, writes about the last 30 years at the channel and poses questions about its future in a competitive, digital landscape. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:56:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thefutureofchannel4opinionpiece.aspx MediaArts http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/governments39milliongranttoincludevaccineresearchatroyalholloway.aspx It was announced today that Royal Holloway will be among a select group to receive the first substantial awards from the £180 million Biomedical Catalyst Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:05:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/governments39milliongranttoincludevaccineresearchatroyalholloway.aspx Royal Holloway Biological Science vaccine Vaccines simon cutting c.diff c difficile http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayhostsitsfirstsurreypoppyappeallaunch.aspx Royal Holloway showed its support for members of the armed forces and their families by hosting the launch of Surrey Royal British Legion's 2012 Poppy Appeal on Friday 26 October. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayhostsitsfirstsurreypoppyappeallaunch.aspx Poppy Appeal British Legion chapel Dame Sarah Goad Karin Sehmer community Hadley Court Professor Paul Layzell http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentscleanawayformakeadifferenceday.aspx On Friday 26 October, over 150 students from Royal Holloway lent a helping hand to the local community for the annual 'Make a Difference Day.' Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:02:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentscleanawayformakeadifferenceday.aspx Volunteering Royal Holloway Make a Difference Day Community Action Volunteer community action http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nextgenerationvaccines–eliminatingtheuseofneedles.aspx Scientists at Royal Holloway, University of London have developed a pioneering new method of oral vaccination which could help boost immunity to TB and influenza, as well as prevent C. difficile for which there is currently no vaccine. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:17:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nextgenerationvaccines–eliminatingtheuseofneedles.aspx Royal Holloway Biological Science holloway immunology Vaccines http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/warningscamalert.aspx It has been brought to our attention that an individual has been falsely using Royal Holloway's name as part of a scam to invite academics to speak at seminars at the College. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:58:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/warningscamalert.aspx Royal Holloway scam http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/authorsusannajonestransportsreaderstosnow-cappedmountainsinnewreadingseries.aspx As the nights draw in and the frosty mornings are upon us, author and Royal Holloway lecturer Susanna Jones will captivate students, staff and the general public on Thursday 25 October with tales of mountaineering in the Alps from her acclaimed fourth novel When Nights Were Cold. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:43:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/authorsusannajonestransportsreaderstosnow-cappedmountainsinnewreadingseries.aspx English http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchsuggestsexposuretomultiplepesticidesincreasesrisksforbumblebees.aspx The behaviour of bees and the success of their colonies are significantly affected when exposed to a combination of pesticides, according to new research from the School of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London published today in Nature. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 18:20:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchsuggestsexposuretomultiplepesticidesincreasesrisksforbumblebees.aspx BioSci http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/vibrantvolunteeringfairattractseagerstudents.aspx On Wednesday 17 October, Community Action hosted the annual Volunteering Fair at the Students' Union at Royal Holloway, University of London. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:24:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/vibrantvolunteeringfairattractseagerstudents.aspx Royal Holloway community action Community Action Volunteer volunteer Volunteering Fair http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/composerunlocksmathssecretsinsuddenlight.aspx Mark Bowden, Director of Composition at Royal Holloway, University of London, will see his piece sudden light performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, at Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff on Friday 26 October. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/composerunlocksmathssecretsinsuddenlight.aspx Music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/britishantarcticsurveyfacesanuncertainfutureopinionpiece.aspx The body that funds it, the Natural Environment Research Council, has outlined proposals to merge it with the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton to create a new body, the Centre for Marine and Polar Science. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:20:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/britishantarcticsurveyfacesanuncertainfutureopinionpiece.aspx Geography http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/topauthorstoaddliterarysparkletolunchtimesinnewreadingseries.aspx Lunchtimes at Royal Holloway, University of London, will transport members of the public and students into worlds of adventure and beauty when a new Lunchtime Reading series starts on Thursday, October 25. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:10:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/topauthorstoaddliterarysparkletolunchtimesinnewreadingseries.aspx English http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/roywatershiddentheatrearchiveopenstopublic.aspx The extensive Roy Waters theatre collection will open to the public for the first time at Royal Holloway, University of London, where people can come and view the original material during two fascinating workshops. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:21:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/roywatershiddentheatrearchiveopenstopublic.aspx Roy Waters theatre collection archives workshops Founders Library http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newresearchlookstoreduceanimaltestingfordrugdevelopment.aspx Researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London are looking at ways of testing the side effects of new drugs without using animals. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:58:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newresearchlookstoreduceanimaltestingfordrugdevelopment.aspx Royal Holloway royal holloway science Biological Science http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersuseradartrackingtofollowtheflightofthebumblebee.aspx Scientists from Royal Holloway, University of London, Queen Mary, University of London and Rothamsted Research have discovered that bees are able to seek out the most efficient route when foraging between flowers, despite having a number of combinations available to them. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:51:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersuseradartrackingtofollowtheflightofthebumblebee.aspx royal holloway science biological sciences Royal Holloway bees http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/alumnabonitanorrisgoestotheextremeinnewtvpresentingjob.aspx Media Arts graduate Bonita Norris hit our screens yesterday presenting the Red Bull Cliff Diving series, in which daredevil divers jump from heights of up to 28m - plunging freefall at 85kph - at stunning locations around the world. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:34:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/alumnabonitanorrisgoestotheextremeinnewtvpresentingjob.aspx MediaArts http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nonzeroonereturntoroyalhollowaytoinspirenewgenerationofstudents.aspx Award-winning theatre company non zero one is returning to Royal Holloway, University of London as "Resident Theatre Company" to teach undergraduate students, three years after graduating from the Department of Drama and Theatre. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:49:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nonzeroonereturntoroyalhollowaytoinspirenewgenerationofstudents.aspx Drama http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/graduatedirectedmybrother,themurdereronmore4tonight.aspx A filmmaker who graduated from Royal Holloway, University of London, will see her documentary My Brother, The Murderer aired on More 4 tonight. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/graduatedirectedmybrother,themurdereronmore4tonight.aspx MediaArts http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentswinindustryawardforgivingfilmgoersatasteofgeography.aspx A film company set-up by postgraduate students at Royal Holloway, University of London has won an award from the British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) for "Best Film Education Programme." Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentswinindustryawardforgivingfilmgoersatasteofgeography.aspx Geography http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cowboysorindies30yearsofpublicservicebroadcasting.aspx Key industry figures from the television and digital media independent sector reflected on the past 30 years of public service broadcast at a major industry conference last week. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:03:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cowboysorindies30yearsofpublicservicebroadcasting.aspx public service broadcasting media arts Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sophiebbc.aspx Watch coverage of triple gold Paralympian winner Sophie Christiansen at Royal Holloway on BBC news Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sophiebbc.aspx bbc Sophie Chrisiansen Olympic and Paralympic Games http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/freshersgetawarmwelcome.aspx Today (22 September) marks the launch of Welcome Week when thousands of new students are welcomed to the College for their first year of study at Royal Holloway, University of London. Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/freshersgetawarmwelcome.aspx Welcome Week http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/tributetoprofessordorothywedderburn.aspx It is with great sadness that Royal Holloway, University of London announces the death of Professor Dorothy Wedderburn. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:56:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/tributetoprofessordorothywedderburn.aspx Royal Holloway Professor Dorothy Wedderburn http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cowboysorindies.aspx A major report, timed to coincide with 30 years of the independent sector, analysing the role of TV and digital indies in public service broadcasting and its multiplatform future will be launched at a conference tomorrow (20 September). Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:26:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cowboysorindies.aspx Cowboys or Indies public service broadcasting Department for Culture Media and Sport Communications Act (2003) http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/socialworksystemabandonsteenageasylumseekers.aspx Leading social work, mental health and legal professionals are uniting for a conference that could help prevent teenage asylum seekers from being returned to conflict-ridden countries when they turn 18. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:58:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/socialworksystemabandonsteenageasylumseekers.aspx Royal Holloway Social Work media arts asylum seekers Asylum Conference mental health legal professionals http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sophiestrikesgoldagain.aspx Crowds gathered to watch Paralympic champion Sophie Christiansen paint the finishing touches to a golden post box at Royal Holloway, University of London today (Friday 14 September). Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:22:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sophiestrikesgoldagain.aspx Sophie Christiansen Paralympic 2012 Games Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academictoworkwitheliteathletes,childrenandtheelderlytounderstandskilllearninganditsbrainmechanisms.aspx Dr Narender Ramnani, from the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London has been awarded £350,000 to study skill learning and how skill memories are laid down in the brain. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:04:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academictoworkwitheliteathletes,childrenandtheelderlytounderstandskilllearninganditsbrainmechanisms.aspx Dr Narender Ramnani BBSRC Economic and Social Research Council sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sophiechristiansendeliversgoldforroyalholloway.aspx Paralympian champion and Royal Holloway alumna Sophie Christiansen is to add to her gold haul tomorrow (Friday 14 September) as she puts the finishing touches to a golden post box on the university campus. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:39:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sophiechristiansendeliversgoldforroyalholloway.aspx Sophie Christiansen golden post box 2012 Paralympic Games Royal Mail http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/governmentselectsroyalhollowaytohelptackleukscyberthreat.aspx Researchers from the Information Security Group (ISG) at Royal Holloway have been selected to use their expertise to form part of the UK's first academic Research Institute to investigate the "Science of Cyber Security." Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/governmentselectsroyalhollowaytohelptackleukscyberthreat.aspx GCHQ cyber security David Willets cyber threats sciencefaculty Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/todaysgreatthinkersdiscusspastintellectualsatitalianacademiesconference.aspx Just as the learned academies were responsible for debate and discussion in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, scholars from across the world are visiting the British Library for a conference on the Italian Academies. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/todaysgreatthinkersdiscusspastintellectualsatitalianacademiesconference.aspx School of Modern Languages Literatures and Cultures Italian academies Jane Everson http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/anexecutionandarevolutioncharlesiatthebanquetinghouse.aspx The last moments of Charles I's life will be brought alive in the very building where he was executed during a special interpretation event organised by an student from Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:43:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/anexecutionandarevolutioncharlesiatthebanquetinghouse.aspx Charles I Royal Holloway MA Public History costumed interpretation Banqueting House http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/toursoffoundersbuildingandhollowaysanatoriumonheritageopenday.aspx Visitors can delve into the history of two magnificent local buildings as Royal Holloway, University of London and the former Holloway Sanatorium open for Heritage Open Day. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/toursoffoundersbuildingandhollowaysanatoriumonheritageopenday.aspx Holloway Sanatorium Founder's Building Thomas Holloway Heritage Open Day http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sophiechristiansenbecomesfirstbritishtriplegoldmedallistofthegames.aspx Alumna Sophie Christiansen became the country's first triple gold medallist of the London 2012 Paralympics after claiming victory in equestrian's Grade Ia freestyle yesterday (Tuesday). Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sophiechristiansenbecomesfirstbritishtriplegoldmedallistofthegames.aspx Sophie Christiansen London 2012 Paralympics http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaynamedasoneoftheworldsmostbeautifuluniversities.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has been listed in the Telegraph amongst the likes of Oxford, Harvard and Sydney Universities as one of the most picturesque universities in the world. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:40:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaynamedasoneoftheworldsmostbeautifuluniversities.aspx Founder’s Building Heritage Open Day Harvard Oxford University Victorian red-brick building picture gallery Holloway Sanatorium Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thenameofnewtheatrerevealed.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has announced that its new £3m theatre will be named after world-renowned playwright Caryl Churchill. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thenameofnewtheatrerevealed.aspx Caryl Churchill theatre playwright Royal Holloway drama http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayalumnawinsdoublegoldinparalympicgames.aspx Golden girl Sophie Christiansen MBE triumphed at the London 2012 Paralympics yesterday (Sunday) when she won two gold medals in individual and team dressage events at Greenwich. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:59:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayalumnawinsdoublegoldinparalympicgames.aspx Sophie Christiansen MBE London 2012 Paralympics gold medals Beijing http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/charitiesvisitroyalhollowayforvolunteernetworkingevent.aspx A host of charities and community organisations were invited to Royal Holloway, University of London today for the first annual networking event designed to further boost volunteering at the College. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/charitiesvisitroyalhollowayforvolunteernetworkingevent.aspx Royal Holloway Volunteering Surrey Police Merlewood community action Students Charity http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/johnadamsinstituteisexpanding.aspx The John Adams Institute for Accelerator Science is expanding, with a new research base at Imperial College London joining two existing centres at Royal Holloway, University of London and the University of Oxford. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:14:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/johnadamsinstituteisexpanding.aspx University of Oxford The John Adams Institute for Accelerator Science Imperial College London novel accelerator technology lasers in accelerator physics proton machines sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentchoreographsparalympicaerialspectacle.aspx A PhD student from the Department of Drama and Theatre Studies is behind the aerial display that will form part of the Paralympic opening ceremony tomorrow night. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:25:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentchoreographsparalympicaerialspectacle.aspx Department of Drama and Theatre Studies aerial Paralympic 2012 Games http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gbparalympicathleteswelcomedoncampus.aspx Reigning Paralympic and World Champion Tom Aggar along with the team of seven other Paralympics GB rowers have taken up residence at Royal Holloway, University of London ahead of the Paralympic Games. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:38:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gbparalympicathleteswelcomedoncampus.aspx Royal Holloway paralympic games Team GB rowing Sophie Christiansen http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/missedroyalhollowayonmasterchef.aspx If you missed Royal Holloway, University of London feature on last night's Celebrity MasterChef then here's your chance to watch the episode again. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/missedroyalhollowayonmasterchef.aspx Gareth Gates Masterchef John Torode Gregg Wallace Choir of Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/euscreenreleasesonlineexhibitions.aspx Virtual exhibitions exploring thousands of historical news and current affairs programmes will be available online following a collaborative project involving researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:13:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/euscreenreleasesonlineexhibitions.aspx Euscreen Royal Holloway media arts http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaytofeatureonlatestcelebritymasterchefseries.aspx After months of secrecy we can now reveal Royal Holloway, University of London will be showcased in next week's Celebrity MasterChef contest. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:21:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaytofeatureonlatestcelebritymasterchefseries.aspx Celebrity MasterChef Gareth Gates Laila Rouass Holby City Queen Victoria John Torode Gregg Wallace http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/deathcamptreblinkasurvivorstories.aspx The shocking stories of the last living survivors of Nazi death camp Treblinka will be told in a documentary on the BBC tonight, which was researched and produced by Professor David Cesarani. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:13:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/deathcamptreblinkasurvivorstories.aspx Professor David Cesarani Nazi death camps Holocaust history http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dramastudentstarsinnewbbcthreesitcom.aspx Ethan Lawrence, who is studying Drama and Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, has landed a role in the new comedy Bad Education. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:21:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dramastudentstarsinnewbbcthreesitcom.aspx Drama and Creative Writing Royal Holloway Ethan Lawrence Bad education Jack Whitehall http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/interglacialonsnowballearth.aspx Researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London have discovered that ice retreated completely through the glaciations. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:11:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/interglacialonsnowballearth.aspx Dr Daniel Paul Le Heron http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/smallbusinessesstillpickingupthepiecesfromlastyearsriots.aspx A year on from the riots that tore through London, small business are still feeling the effects of the violence and looting that destroyed their livelihoods. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/smallbusinessesstillpickingupthepiecesfromlastyearsriots.aspx london riots school of management Dr Rachel Doern recession http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/retiredacademicshootsforolympicsuccess.aspx Alun Lewis, a retired academic at Royal Holloway, University of London was chosen as the venue announcer at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich for the Rifle and Pistol target shooting events. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/retiredacademicshootsforolympicsuccess.aspx Alun Lewis Royal Artillery Barracks Rifle and Pistol target shooting events 2012 Games http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/londongalleryshowcasesacademicsolympic-inspiredexhibit.aspx The work of a Media Arts academic at Royal Holloway, University of London is being showcased at Waterman's Gallery in Brentford to coincide with the London 2012 Olympic Games. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:31:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/londongalleryshowcasesacademicsolympic-inspiredexhibit.aspx london 2012 Olympic games Waterman’s Gallery Going with the Flow gail pearce http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/olympicrowersinspireroyalhollowaysstudentteams.aspx As the world's rowing elite prepare to battle it out for sought-after Olympic medals, we take a look look at some of the achievements of the College's Rowing Club over the past year and their pride at sharing their campus with their rowing heroes. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:51:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/olympicrowersinspireroyalhollowaysstudentteams.aspx Olympic medals london 2012 Royal Holloway's Rowing Club Royal Holloway rowers http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rowerssettleintoroyalhollowaygamesvillage.aspx More than 850 athletes and officials have now arrived on campus at Royal Holloway, University of London ahead of tonight's official Olympic Opening Ceremony in London, including teams from Germany, Japan and Mexico. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:08:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rowerssettleintoroyalhollowaygamesvillage.aspx Olympic Opening Ceremony Olympic and Paralympic Games http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newevidencerevealsneanderthalextinctionwasnotcausedbyclimatechange.aspx Research by academics at Royal Holloway, University of London provides new information that may settle a long-standing argument about the cause of the demise of Neanderthals. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:44:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newevidencerevealsneanderthalextinctionwasnotcausedbyclimatechange.aspx Neanderthals volcanic ash Professor John Lowe climate change DepartmentofGeography DepartmentofEarthSciences sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/anotherroyalhollowaystudentcarriestheolympicflame.aspx A second student from Royal Holloway, University of London has been given the honour of carrying the Olympic flame during the last few stages of the torch relay today (Tuesday). Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:51:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/anotherroyalhollowaystudentcarriestheolympicflame.aspx Olympic flame Torch Relay Hila Wali London Borough of Hounslow HIV/AIDS Dover Castle Mozambique http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/englishacademicawardedprestigiousmedal.aspx The British Academy has announced the award of its President's Medal 2012 to Professor Warwick Gould from the Department of English at Royal Holloway, University of London. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/englishacademicawardedprestigiousmedal.aspx The British Academy President’s Medal 2012 Professor Warwick Gould http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/stafffromroyalhollowaysmusicdepartmentfeatureatbbcpromsthissummer.aspx Professor Julian Johnson, Head of Music at Royal Holloway, University of London, will appear on BBC Four this Saturday evening to introduce a Proms concert live from the Royal Albert Hall. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:49:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/stafffromroyalhollowaysmusicdepartmentfeatureatbbcpromsthissummer.aspx Music Department BBC Four Proms Julian Johnson Royal Albert Hall helen grime Beethoven http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicwinsprestigiouseuropeanaward.aspx Dr Claudio Castelnovo, from the Department of Physics at Royal Holloway, University of London, has been awarded the 2012 Europhysics Prize. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:36:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicwinsprestigiouseuropeanaward.aspx claudio castelnovo Europhysics Prize condensed matter physics magnetic monopoles sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sharingsynchronisedeventshelpsusfeelclosertostrangers.aspx Psychologists at Royal Holloway have discovered that sharing a synchronised experience with another person may change the perception we have of ourselves and make strangers appear more familiar and similar to ourselves. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:56:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sharingsynchronisedeventshelpsusfeelclosertostrangers.aspx Manos Tsakiris Department of Psychology PLoS One avatar Ana Tajadura-Jiménez sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/londonriotswillhappenagain.aspx Another trigger event is all it will take for a repeat of the riots that plagued London and other cities across the country last summer, according to an expert from Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:40:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/londonriotswillhappenagain.aspx riots Social Work Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/leadingscientistawardedhonorarydegree.aspx Andrew Taylor, Director of ISIS, the world's leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences, received an honorary doctorate during the graduation ceremonies at Royal Holloway, University of London. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:47:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/leadingscientistawardedhonorarydegree.aspx Andrew Taylor isis Degree of Doctor of Science Graduation Week http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayprofessorsofferexpertisetonazidocumentaryseries.aspx Two academics from Royal Holloway, University of London will offer expert commentary to a new documentary series, Nazi Secrets, broadcast on the National Geographic Channel this summer. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:31:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayprofessorsofferexpertisetonazidocumentaryseries.aspx National Geographic Channel Royal Holloway David Cesarani Peter Longerich history Nazi secrets Modern Languages http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sophiechristiansenmbeselectedforequestrianteamforparalympicsgb.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London alumna Sophie Christiansen has been selected to represent Great Britain in the London 2012 Paralympics. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:06:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sophiechristiansenmbeselectedforequestrianteamforparalympicsgb.aspx Paralympic Olympic games london 2012 Royal Holloway Sophie Christiansen equestrian http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/audiorelaxationtechniquesdatebacktothesixteenthcentury.aspx The use of birdsong and the sound of running water to aid sleep has been used for more than five hundred years, according to researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:17:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/audiorelaxationtechniquesdatebacktothesixteenthcentury.aspx sleep relaxation history http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cansoundstrickthebrainintoperceivingyourbodydifferently.aspx Academics from Royal Holloway have been studying whether the perception of the physical dimensions of our body can be challenged by spatially altering the 'action' sounds we make. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:17:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cansoundstrickthebrainintoperceivingyourbodydifferently.aspx Royal Holloway psychology Dr Manos Tsakiris sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystarsstudenttocarryflame.aspx A student from Royal Holloway, University of London will have the honour of carrying the Olympic flame during the torch relay. Katherine Trotter, a Criminology and Sociology student, is one of 8,000 inspirational people who have been asked to carry the Olympic flame as it journeys across the UK. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:44:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystarsstudenttocarryflame.aspx Royal Holloway Torch Relay london 2012 Olympic games http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scientistsrevealhownaturalsystemslimitthespreadofcheatingbacteria.aspx In the first field study of its kind researchers at Royal Holloway and the University of Oxford have investigated the competitive dynamics of pathogenic and non-pathogenic strains of bacteria. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:27:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scientistsrevealhownaturalsystemslimitthespreadofcheatingbacteria.aspx University of Oxford pathogenic non-pathogenic strains of bacteria science Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria E. coli cholera sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ukhiggsupdateitsaboson.aspx Researchers from the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, including physicists from Royal Holloway, University of London, have today (4 July) confirmed that they have found a new particle consistent with the long-sought Higgs boson. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:07:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ukhiggsupdateitsaboson.aspx large hadron collider Higgs Boson Royal Holloway Physics sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/anovelwaytoboostpersonalskills.aspx Psychologists from Royal Holloway, University of London believe a collaborative writing project can help boost self-esteem and improve core skills such as team work among young people. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:54:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/anovelwaytoboostpersonalskills.aspx psychology computer science english Project TooManyCooks Strode's College Royal Holloway sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudenttoperforminolympicopeningceremony.aspx Ria Cajee, an English and Drama student at Royal Holloway, has been selected as one of the dancers performing in the Olympic Opening Ceremony. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:55:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudenttoperforminolympicopeningceremony.aspx english drama Olympic games Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/spooksactorandeastendersstarshareindustrysecrets.aspx There were shouts of "lights, camera, action" at Royal Holloway, University of London last week, as celebrated TV stars held a day of exciting media workshops for school children and sixth-formers. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:27:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/spooksactorandeastendersstarshareindustrysecrets.aspx Royal Holloway media arts film TV actors workshop Spooks http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/facebookconceptusedbysixteenth-centuryscholars,researchersdiscover.aspx Our obsession with social networking is not exclusive to the twenty-first century, according to a team of UK researchers. The idea of creating networks of members and sharing information dates back to the sixteenth century Italian Academies. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:58:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/facebookconceptusedbysixteenth-centuryscholars,researchersdiscover.aspx Italian academies http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/climatechangeblamedfordemiseofoneofworldsfirstgreaturbancultures.aspx New research by Dr Thomas Stevens from the Department of Geography suggests the demise of the Bronze age Harappan Indus River civilisation is directly linked to changes in the monsoon. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:52:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/climatechangeblamedfordemiseofoneofworldsfirstgreaturbancultures.aspx Dr Thomas Stevens the Department of Geography Bronze age Harappan Indus River civilisation monsoon climate change Pakistan PNAS Indus valley sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/spooksactorholdsactingworkshopatroyalholloway.aspx Spooks actor Alex Lanipekun and BBC News reporter Ayshea Buksh will be visiting Royal Holloway, University of London tomorrow for a special Media Festival. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:25:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/spooksactorholdsactingworkshopatroyalholloway.aspx Spooks media festival media arts Ayshea Buksh BBC News Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/johnrobertsfeaturefilmtopremiereatedinburghinternationalfilmfestival.aspx Independent British film Day of the Flowers, directed by internationally acclaimed and two-time BAFTA award winning director John Roberts – a Media Arts lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London - will premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival next week. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:10:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/johnrobertsfeaturefilmtopremiereatedinburghinternationalfilmfestival.aspx Edinburgh International Film Festival Day of the Flowers media arts John Roberts BAFTA Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thesilentgorillaintenseconcentrationleavesusdeaftotheworldaroundus.aspx Concentrating closely on a conversation can leave us 'deaf' to other sounds, reveals Dr Polly Dalton from the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:51:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thesilentgorillaintenseconcentrationleavesusdeaftotheworldaroundus.aspx Dr Polly Dalton Department of Psychology invisible gorilla silent gorilla selective hearing sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorjustinchampionappearsinamajornewseriesofbbcfilmsuncoveringtheworldandworksofwilliamshakespeare.aspx In the BBC's new Shakespeare Uncovered season, Royal Holloway's Professor Justin Champion contributes to a series of six extraordinary new films that tell the stories behind some of Shakespeare's greatest plays, beginning on Tuesday 19 June. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:55:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorjustinchampionappearsinamajornewseriesofbbcfilmsuncoveringtheworldandworksofwilliamshakespeare.aspx news history Shakespeare bbc BBC Four TV Justin Champion http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/holocaustsurvivortoattendfirstsummerinstituteonjewishcivilisation.aspx A Holocaust survivor will join a host of experts visiting Royal Holloway, University of London for a special two-week residential summer institute hosted by the Holocaust Research Centre. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:04:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/holocaustsurvivortoattendfirstsummerinstituteonjewishcivilisation.aspx Holocaust Research Centre Holocaust history http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaychallengessixth-formerstowriteanovelinaweek.aspx A group of students from Strode's College will attempt to write a full-length novel in just three days this week during a special workshop run by Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:02:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaychallengessixth-formerstowriteanovelinaweek.aspx Strode's College english computer science novel Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/magnacartalecturebythearchbishopofcanterbury.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury visited Royal Holloway, University of London today to provide the eighth lecture in the annual Magna Carta Lecture Series. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:31:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/magnacartalecturebythearchbishopofcanterbury.aspx Archbishop of Canterbury Royal Holloway magna carta http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/drmarkberrytodiscussroyaloperahouseringcycle.aspx Dr Mark Berry, a leading Wagner expert, will be discussing the different stagings of the Ring during a special event at the Royal Opera House on Monday (18 June). Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:33:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/drmarkberrytodiscussroyaloperahouseringcycle.aspx wagner Royal Opera House Wagner Circle Richard Wagner Mark Berry music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/brianlockcreatesapptotransformipadsintoclassicalmusicalinstruments.aspx The iPad can now be used as a classical musical instrument after a film composer developed a sophisticated new app that could revolutionise the way we engage with music. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:13:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/brianlockcreatesapptotransformipadsintoclassicalmusicalinstruments.aspx iPad music Brian Lock calissical music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/michaelpalinpresentsgeographyacademicwithrgsaward.aspx Dr Mustafa Dikec, from the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London, was presented with the Royal Geographical Society's Gill Memorial Award by RGS President, Michael Palin. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:23:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/michaelpalinpresentsgeographyacademicwithrgsaward.aspx Michael Pal Department of Geography Royal Geographical Society Royal Geographical Society's Gill Memorial Award French suburbs http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchgranttofundcuttingedgebarbicancentreandvastudies.aspx The impact of the private collector and the relationship between artistic excellence and community engagement will be investigated through two AHRC funded PhDs. Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:11:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchgranttofundcuttingedgebarbicancentreandvastudies.aspx AHRC private collector theatre barbican centre v&a http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsgoforgoldatolympicthemedvolunteeringweek.aspx Students from Royal Holloway, University of London once again gave up their time to work in the local Community as part of Community Action's 7th annual Volunteering Week initiative. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:02:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsgoforgoldatolympicthemedvolunteeringweek.aspx volunteering week community action IT workshops RHUL sports Age UK http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/festivalgoerscomeouttoplay.aspx Windsor was the place to be on Bank Holiday Monday as The Firestation Centre for Arts and Culture opened its doors for the debut Play! festival. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:09:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/festivalgoerscomeouttoplay.aspx play Firestation windsor arts drama music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cansatnavsreducedriversperformance.aspx New findings from academics at Royal Holloway reveal using satellite navigation systems can reduce drivers' performance behind the wheel. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cansatnavsreducedriversperformance.aspx satellite navigation systems Dr Polly Dalton DepartmentofPsychology Accident Analysis and Prevention sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/crowdsbravedtherainfordiamondjubileegardenparty.aspx Visitors to the annual Garden Party at Royal Holloway, University of London showed their true British grit, ignoring bad weather to enjoy a fun packed day of Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:30:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/crowdsbravedtherainfordiamondjubileegardenparty.aspx Garden Party. Royal Holloway Diamond Jubilee http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/englishlecturersnoveltopsnewliteraryaward.aspx The "intriguing" and "gripping" novel by a Creative Writing lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London has been selected for a new award that recognises British authors. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:24:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/englishlecturersnoveltopsnewliteraryaward.aspx english writing novel award Susanna Jones Literature news http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bite-sizeworkshopsoffernewskillsforstaff.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London staff headed back to the classroom for a series of workshops for the College's annual Learning at Work Day. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bite-sizeworkshopsoffernewskillsforstaff.aspx Learning at Work Day. Tulip tree Be Your Own Life Coach http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mastudentwins2012margarethewsonprizeforcreativewriting.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London is delighted to announce that MA student Judi Sutherland has been awarded the third annual Margaret Hewson Prize for creative writing, judged by literary agents Johnson & Alcock. Thu, 31 May 2012 18:08:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mastudentwins2012margarethewsonprizeforcreativewriting.aspx Margaret Hewson Prize http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/schoolofmanagementprofiledinqueensdiamondjubileealbum.aspx The School of Management at Royal Holloway, University of London has been named as a patron of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee 2012 Souvenir Album. Thu, 31 May 2012 16:30:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/schoolofmanagementprofiledinqueensdiamondjubileealbum.aspx The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012 Souvenir Album. Jubilee weekend the Queen’s life Diamond Jubilee The School of Management Un Guardian University Guide 2013 http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicwinsawardforworkwithyouthsandfamilies.aspx Dr Simone Fox received the Whatever It Takes Award from MST (multisystemic therapy) Services for her dedication to her work with at-risk youth and families. Thu, 31 May 2012 12:39:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicwinsawardforworkwithyouthsandfamilies.aspx Dr Simone Fox multisystemic therapy MST DepartmentofPsychology sciencefaculty violent juvenile offenders http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/behindthescenesofbbcstoryvillesa5theworldonaroad.aspx Audiences at the Play! festival will get the opportunity to delve behind the scenes of a BBC feature-length documentary and get a sneak preview of some of the footage from A5: The World on a Road. Wed, 30 May 2012 09:05:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/behindthescenesofbbcstoryvillesa5theworldonaroad.aspx play media arts bbc documentary http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/awardsnightcelebratesvolunteering.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London celebrated the hard work and dedication of its student volunteers at a special award ceremony last night (28 May) Tue, 29 May 2012 16:17:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/awardsnightcelebratesvolunteering.aspx student volunteers Dr Terry Ryall The Mayor of Runnymede Councillor Linda Gillham Sophie Crockett-Chaves Student Volunteer of the Year http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newscorebymusiclecturerpremieresthisweekwithrambertdancecompany.aspx A new score by a music lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London, will make its premiere at Rambert Dance Company's Season of new choreography 2012 at the Southbank Centre, this week. Tue, 29 May 2012 12:58:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newscorebymusiclecturerpremieresthisweekwithrambertdancecompany.aspx music mark bowden Rambert Dance Company http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/diamondjubileecelebrationsatannualgardenparty.aspx The bunting will be out at Royal Holloway, University of London this weekend for a day of Diamond Jubilee celebrations at the annual Garden Party. Tue, 29 May 2012 12:26:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/diamondjubileecelebrationsatannualgardenparty.aspx Garden party Royal Holloway bunting Diamond Jubilee http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicsafeguardsfutureofbees.aspx Dr Mark Brown from the School of Biological Sciences has been instrumental in the re-launch of the short-haired bumblebee which has been extinct in the UK for almost a quarter of a century. Mon, 28 May 2012 13:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicsafeguardsfutureofbees.aspx Dr Mark Brown SchoolofBiological Sciences short-haired bumblebee Bombus subterraneus Dungeness reserve Natural England the RSPB the Bumblebee Conservation Trust Hymettus Royal Holloway Sweden queen bees quarantine sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/manbookerprizeauthorahitinfinallunchtimereadingseriesoftheyear.aspx Staff and students at Royal Holloway, University of London quizzed Man Booker Prize winning author Howard Jacobson about the secret of becoming a successful author at the final Lunchtime Reading Series of the year. Fri, 25 May 2012 14:43:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/manbookerprizeauthorahitinfinallunchtimereadingseriesoftheyear.aspx Howard Jacobson Lunchtime Reading Series english Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/culturalcelebrationsatinternationalmusicfeast.aspx There will be sensory overload at Royal Holloway, University of London next week as the College hosts a special event to celebrate its cultural diversity. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:59:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/culturalcelebrationsatinternationalmusicfeast.aspx international music feast Royal Holloway music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/everydaytaskscanencouragecreativityinadvanceddementiapatients.aspx The simple art of folding a bed sheet could encourage the creativity of people living with advanced dementia, researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London have found. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:44:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/everydaytaskscanencouragecreativityinadvanceddementiapatients.aspx dementia advanced dementia Royal Holloway Professor Helen Nicholson Department of Drama and Theatre http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyacademictalksharlots,housewivesandheroinesonbbcfourseries.aspx Professor Justin Champion, from the Department of History at Royal Holloway, University of London is offering his expertise to a news BBC Four series Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th Century History for Girls. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:51:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyacademictalksharlots,housewivesandheroinesonbbcfourseries.aspx Professor Justin Champion history Royal Holloway BBC Four Harlots Housewives and Heroines http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bookerprizewinningauthoratlunchtimereadingseries.aspx Man Booker prize winning author Howard Jacobson is the latest in a star-studded list of top novelists to take part in the Lunchtime Reading Series at Royal Holloway, University of London. Fri, 18 May 2012 16:56:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bookerprizewinningauthoratlunchtimereadingseries.aspx Howard Jacobson Lunchtime Reading Series Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/playrevealssecretsofwhenthebritishbuggednazisinamiddlesexmansion.aspx A Media Arts academic from Royal Holloway, University of London is drawing on his family history to produce a play about the 'secret listeners' who spied on the Nazis during the Second World War. Fri, 18 May 2012 15:28:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/playrevealssecretsofwhenthebritishbuggednazisinamiddlesexmansion.aspx media arts Royal Holloway nazis http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/2012honoraryfellowsannounced.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London welcomed five new Honorary Fellows last night. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:47:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/2012honoraryfellowsannounced.aspx The Baroness Ashton of Upholland David Beever Sophie Christiansen MBE Sarah Fox Máire Davies Honorary Fellows http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ishomereallywheretheheartis.aspx A Geography PhD student has travelled thousands of miles from home to explore the complexities of people's emotional responses to being displaced from their houses as a result of natural disasters. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ishomereallywheretheheartis.aspx geography brisbane 2012 Queensland floods ABC Radio Brisbane 2011 Christchurch earthquake New Zealand sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartsstudentsawardedfundingforcutting-edgedocumentaries.aspx Three Media Arts students from Royal Holloway University of London have been awarded funding by One World Media to produce their cutting-edge documentaries. Mon, 14 May 2012 15:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartsstudentsawardedfundingforcutting-edgedocumentaries.aspx media arts Royal Holloway ma documentary by practice One World Media http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/operahollowaysfairytaleseasonfinalewithcinderella.aspx Opera Holloway presents a fairy tale season finale with its production of Massenet's Cinderella, on the 5, 7 and 8 June at Royal Holloway. Mon, 14 May 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/operahollowaysfairytaleseasonfinalewithcinderella.aspx Opera Holloway Cinderella Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsquizmponthefutureoflabourparty.aspx The Right Hon. John Denham MP found himself on the receiving end of a barrage of questions from students, staff and members of the public during a lecture at Royal Holloway last night (10 May). Fri, 11 May 2012 12:10:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsquizmponthefutureoflabourparty.aspx John Denham MP Royal Holloway Politics and International Relations http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/drannawhitelocktodiscusstheheritagewarsonbbcradio3.aspx Dr Anna Whitelock, from the Department of History, will be on BBC Radio 3 this Sunday to explore the UK's love affair with its past in the Sunday Feature The Heritage Wars. Fri, 11 May 2012 10:25:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/drannawhitelocktodiscusstheheritagewarsonbbcradio3.aspx Dr Anna Whitelock history BBC Radio 3 The Heritage Wars http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/artsmicrofestivaltolaunchonjunebankholiday.aspx A special one-day festival, hosted at The Firestation Centre for Arts & Culture in Windsor, will see talented students from Royal Holloway, University of London and professional performers unveil a series of drama, music and film productions. Thu, 10 May 2012 17:47:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/artsmicrofestivaltolaunchonjunebankholiday.aspx arts festival Royal Holloway media arts drama Classics music history english http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaysportingstarscompeteatolympicstadium.aspx Athletes from Royal Holloway, University of London got a taste of what it will be like for Olympic competitors this summer as they took part in the London Prepares series this weekend. Wed, 09 May 2012 14:14:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaysportingstarscompeteatolympicstadium.aspx Royal Holloway Olympic London Prepares http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicdiscussesbeeresearchonbbcone.aspx Dr Nigel Raine, from the School of Biological Sciences, appeared on BBC One's Countryfile to discuss possible effects of pesticides on the behaviour of bees. Tue, 08 May 2012 17:20:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicdiscussesbeeresearchonbbcone.aspx Dr Nigel Raine pesticides BBC One’s Countryfile bees decline of bees sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyprofessortofeatureonbbc4programme.aspx Professor Justin Champion, History, offers analysis to a new BBC 4 history programme on the effects the 17th century civil war has had on modern Britain. Tue, 08 May 2012 12:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyprofessortofeatureonbbc4programme.aspx BBC 4 Professor Justin Champion history http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whyyourcutflowersarekillingkenyaswildlife.aspx New research from Royal Holloway is highlighting the global consequences of people's spending habits and lifestyles, including contributing to environmental damage and killing Kenya's wildlife. Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whyyourcutflowersarekillingkenyaswildlife.aspx Lake Naivasha UK supermarkets Kenya Flower farms giant greenhouses palm oil orangutans Brazil’s rainforests soya beans mobile phone manufacturers coltan Democratic Republic of Congo sustainability sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/howareroyalhollowayresearcherscontributingtolondon2012.aspx Royal Holloway's research is included in a new report showing the impact of universities' research and sport development on the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Wed, 02 May 2012 09:55:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/howareroyalhollowayresearcherscontributingtolondon2012.aspx Royal Holloway Olympic and Paralympic Games Professor John Wann Professor Helen Gilbert http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/spellbindingauthorjamesmeektoreadfromhisnewnovel.aspx Award-winning author James Meek is to visit Royal Holloway, University of London on Thursday for the latest Lunchtime Reading event hosted by the English Department. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:52:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/spellbindingauthorjamesmeektoreadfromhisnewnovel.aspx Royal Holloway English Department James Meek Award-winning author Lunchtime Reading Series http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaysimpactonlondon2012innewreport.aspx As Universities Week 2012 commences (30 April – 7 May), a new report launched today shows the involvement of Royal Holloway, University of London in the UK's Olympic and Paralympic Games contribution. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:31:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaysimpactonlondon2012innewreport.aspx Universities Week Olympic and Paralympic Games Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/extinctbumblebeetoreturntobritain.aspx A researcher at Royal Holloway, University of London is part of a team responsible for the return of a bumblebee species extinct in the UK for nearly a quarter of a century. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/extinctbumblebeetoreturntobritain.aspx Royal Holloway Biological Science Mark Brown RSPB bumblebee sciencefaculty biological sciences http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayrisesuptheuniversityleaguetables.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has jumped seven places in The Complete University Guide 2013 rankings to finish 26th overall in the UK. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:16:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayrisesuptheuniversityleaguetables.aspx Royal Holloway The Complete University Guide 2013 league table http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newsfootageofthetroublesonlineforthefirsttime.aspx Thousands of historical news and current affairs programmes from BBC Northern Ireland have been unveiled following a collaborative project involving researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:26:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newsfootageofthetroublesonlineforthefirsttime.aspx BBC Northern Ireland Royal Holloway BUFVC jisc British Universities Film and Video Council department of media arts Dr Sian Barber Professor John Ellis http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicsleadthewayinreplacinganimalstoresearchbipolardisorder.aspx Academics from the School of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London, are working to better understand and treat bipolar disorder while developing methods to reduce the number of animals used in research. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicsleadthewayinreplacinganimalstoresearchbipolardisorder.aspx Bipolar disorder manic depression The Dr Hadwen Trust social amoeba Dictyostelium Dr Robin Williams sciencefaculty Biological Science biological sciences http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professoraxedfromsailingancientgreekwarshipinolympicopeningceremony.aspx Plans for an academic from Royal Holloway, University of London to operate a 170-oared ancient Greek warship carrying the Olympic Torch on its final journey down the River Thames has been scrapped due to safety fears. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:54:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professoraxedfromsailingancientgreekwarshipinolympicopeningceremony.aspx Olympic Torch Royal Holloway London 2012 Games ancient Greek warship Olympias trireme Classics and Philosophy http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historystudentnamedundergraduateoftheyear.aspx A 'talented and resourceful' History student from Royal Holloway, University of London has been offered a sought-after summer internship with Barclays after winning a national Undergraduate of the Year Award. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historystudentnamedundergraduateoftheyear.aspx TARGETjobs deloitte Barclays ernst & young Morgan Stanley Mars Undergraduate of the Year Award Rosa O'Rourke http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/classicsacademictoappearonbbcradio4.aspx Professor Anne Sheppard, from the Department of Classics and Philosophy, will be adding her expertise to a panel discussion on BBC Radio 4's In Our Time on Thursday (19 April). Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:07:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/classicsacademictoappearonbbcradio4.aspx BBC Radio 4 In Our Time Classics and Philosophy Professor Anne Sheppard http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaymarks100-daycountdownto2012games.aspx British Rowing champion and Olympic Gold Medalist James Cracknell will be one of the stars speaking at a special sporting conference hosted by Royal Holloway, University of London 100 days before the 2012 Games begin. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:44:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaymarks100-daycountdownto2012games.aspx British Rowing champion James Cracknell 100 days before the 2012 Games Leon Taylor Sophie Christiansen Rowing and Canoe Sprint Village Olympic Gold Medalist http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/politicsstudentswintopunaward.aspx Students from Royal Holloway, University of London's 2012 delegation to the National Model United Nations conference in New York are celebrating after winning the most prestigious award available to participants. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:18:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/politicsstudentswintopunaward.aspx Politics and International Relations Society Royal Holloway National Model United Nations Conference http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whatdoesittaketofeedanolympicathlete.aspx It won't just be the Olympic athletes staying at Royal Holloway, University of London who will be feeling the pressure during the 2012 Games. Head Chef Carol Vallejo will have to combat her nerves as she preparies the meals for the next Olympians. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:54:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whatdoesittaketofeedanolympicathlete.aspx Carol Vallejo Royal Holloway Olympic chef sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaytoexhibitqueerspace.aspx What is queer about the toilet? That is one of the questions that a group of artists, academics, and activists is posing in a number of exhibits to be showcased this May as part of a project called Queer, The Space. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:33:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaytoexhibitqueerspace.aspx Queer The Space Royal Holloway School of Modern Languages Literatures and Cultures http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/isgawardedcentreofexcellencestatus.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has been recognised for its world class research in the field of cyber security by UK intelligence agencies GCHQ. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:13:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/isgawardedcentreofexcellencestatus.aspx GCHQ ISG Information security group cyber security sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rfest2012isbiggerandbetterthanever.aspx The seventh Runnymede International Literary Festival offered an even larger programme of events and creative workshops than in previous years. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:38:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rfest2012isbiggerandbetterthanever.aspx Runnymede International Literary Festival http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/insanityradiobreaksworldrecord.aspx Insanity Radio, Royal Holloway, University of London's student-run radio station has broken a world record with 100 hours of non-stop broadcasting by a single team of presenters. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:14:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/insanityradiobreaksworldrecord.aspx Insanity Radio world record Guinness World Records http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academiccontributestobbc2documentary.aspx BBC documentary makers have used the expertise of Professor Danielle Schreve, from the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway to form part of a three-part series about different species of early humans. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:33:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academiccontributestobbc2documentary.aspx danielle schreve Neanderthal Prehistoric Autopsy BBC 2 sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicheavyweightsuniteforroyalbodyconference.aspx Academics from around the world are due to attend a major international conference at Royal Holloway, University of London next week to discuss the "Royal Body". Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicheavyweightsuniteforroyalbodyconference.aspx Royal Body conference History Department Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whendinosaursroamedafierylandscape.aspx New research reveals dinosaurs may have faced an unexpected hazard: fire. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whendinosaursroamedafierylandscape.aspx Dinosaurs Cretaceous Research Cretaceous charcoal sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartsalumnaintherunningtowinprestigiousaward.aspx A Media Arts alumna has had her final submission for the MA in Documentary by Practice, a film called Kung Fu Grandma, shortlisted for a prestigious One World Media Award in the Student Award category. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:33:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartsalumnaintherunningtowinprestigiousaward.aspx MA in Documentary by Practice Kung Fu Grandma http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicappearsonthebbc.aspx Dr Courtenay Norbury, Head of the Literacy, Language and Communication Laboratory at Royal Holloway, University of London appeared on the BBC to talk about her language study. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:20:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicappearsonthebbc.aspx Dr Courtenay Norbury BBC Radio London BBC London News sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whatdoesthefutureholdforthewestend.aspx Whilst the sun shone over London's West End yesterday, the heat was turned up inside the Theatre Royal Haymarket for the closing panel discussion of the two-day conference The Heart of the West End, organised by Royal Holloway, University of London. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:18:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whatdoesthefutureholdforthewestend.aspx west end The Heart of the West End Royal Holloway theatre Department of Drama and Theatre http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thetableswereturnedatinsanityradio.aspx The student team behind Insanity Radio 103.2FM handed over the decks to a new generation of DJs and radio producers during a series of workshops this month. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:30:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thetableswereturnedatinsanityradio.aspx Nacro Insanity Radio Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentswinfundingfortheirbusinessideas.aspx As part of their mission to support enterprise and innovation amongst students, Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs (RHE) joined forces with their leading sponsor Surinder Arora to host the annual Arora Awards For Enterprise. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentswinfundingfortheirbusinessideas.aspx Arora Awards for Enterprise Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs Arora Hotels ASOS.com Harvey Nichols http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/majorsuccessforearthsciencestudents.aspx Five MSc Petroleum Geoscience students at Royal Holloway, University of London have won second place in a competition against 20 strong teams from universities across Europe. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:24:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/majorsuccessforearthsciencestudents.aspx MSc Petroleum Geoscience BP Shell Total discoverscience sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inbreedingdidnotcausemammothextinction.aspx Academics reveal before becoming extinct, a small number of woolly mammoths managed to survive for several thousands of years without suffering from inbreeding. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:57:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/inbreedingdidnotcausemammothextinction.aspx woolly mammoths Molecular Ecology Dr Ian Barnes Swedish Museum of Natural History Permafrost DNA discoverscience sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/playwrightrichardbeanjoinstheheartofthewestend.aspx Award-winning playwright Richard Bean will join a host of prestigious guests for an exciting conference on Sunday and Monday organised by Royal Holloway, University of London in association with the V&A and Theatre Royal Haymarket. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:10:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/playwrightrichardbeanjoinstheheartofthewestend.aspx Richard Bean Theatre Royal Haymarket Royal Holloway The Heart of the West End http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gatewayfundsupportsentrepreneurialprojects.aspx Three pioneering projects at Royal Holloway, University of London have been given a cash boost thanks to the Gateway Fund which was set up by the College and Honorary Fellow Yazan Mufti. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:05:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gatewayfundsupportsentrepreneurialprojects.aspx Gateway Fund Royal Holloway Yazan Mufti http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bringingtalentedyoungmusiciansfrommaliandcubatogether.aspx Dr Geoff Baker from Royal Holloway, University of London will travel to Cuba today (21 March) for a unique research project that celebrates deep historical and cultural connections through the musicianship of young children. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:34:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bringingtalentedyoungmusiciansfrommaliandcubatogether.aspx Music Department Dr Geoff Baker Cuba http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyacademicsofferexpertiseinbbcradio4series.aspx Three academics from the Department of History at Royal Holloway, University of London have contributed to a special BBC series to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:55:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyacademicsofferexpertiseinbbcradio4series.aspx Department of History BBC Radio 4 The Art of Monarchy http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academictoinvestigatehowchildrencanbeprotectedagainstforcedmarriage.aspx An academic from Royal Holloway, University of London is launching a major study that could help to protect thousands of children who fall victim to forced marriage each year. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:19:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academictoinvestigatehowchildrencanbeprotectedagainstforcedmarriage.aspx Royal Holloway forced marriage Social Work http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/hellenicinstitutereceivesgenerousgranttocataloguegreekmanuscripts.aspx A major research grant of £121,000 has been awarded by the A.G. Leventis Foundation to the Hellenic Institute at Royal Holloway, University of London for the cataloguing and study of the Greek Manuscript Collection of Lambeth Palace Library. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:08:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/hellenicinstitutereceivesgenerousgranttocataloguegreekmanuscripts.aspx A.G. Leventis Foundation Hellenic Institute Royal Holloway Greek Manuscript Collection Lambeth Palace Library http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/journalofeuropeantelevisionhistoryandculturelaunched.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London is pleased to announce the launch of the Journal of European Television History and Culture in association with the EUscreen project and the European Television History Network. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/journalofeuropeantelevisionhistoryandculturelaunched.aspx Euscreen European Television History Network Journal of European Television History and Culture http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersalgorithmpublishedinsciencejournal.aspx Dr Alberto Paccanaro and his team from the Department of Computer Science have developed a new method for identifying cellular machineries (protein complexes) from data about protein interactions. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:25:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersalgorithmpublishedinsciencejournal.aspx Dr Alberto Paccanaro Nature Methods ClusterONE sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaysmulti-millionpoundtheatreprojectbegins.aspx Builders have moved in to demolish the ageing Studio Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London to make way for a new multi-million pound project. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaysmulti-millionpoundtheatreprojectbegins.aspx Studio Theatre Royal Holloway Drama and Theatre http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/oldschoolsportsdaycelebratethe2012games.aspx Join us for a day of sporting celebrations on Sunday 18 March, 11am - 4pm, to mark Royal Holloway's role as an official Olympic Village. There will be something for everyone and entry and ALL activities are FREE. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/oldschoolsportsdaycelebratethe2012games.aspx Old School Sports Day Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/arsenalfcinspiresanewgenerationofliteracylovers.aspx A premiership football club, a pop star and a graphic design company were enlisted for this year's annual Runnymede International Literary Festival to help inspire school children from across the South East. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/arsenalfcinspiresanewgenerationofliteracylovers.aspx Runnymede International Literary Festival Arsenal Football Club http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorjohnellisappearsonskynews.aspx Professor John Ellis was interviewed on Sky News this morning (Thursday 15 March) following the publication of a report into the way we watch television. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorjohnellisappearsonskynews.aspx Professor John Ellis Sky News media arts television http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/oxforddscforprofessorpaulbolwell.aspx Paul Bolwell, Emeritus Professor of Plant Biochemistry in the School of Biological Sciences recieves the award of Doctor of Science (DSc) from the University of Oxford. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:47:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/oxforddscforprofessorpaulbolwell.aspx Paul Bolwell University of Oxford http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/actionduchennesupportsroyalhollowayindevelopingbreakthroughcureformusculardystrophy.aspx Action Duchenne, the leading national charity dedicated to raising awareness of and finding a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, is to provide £160,000 of funding to support a pioneering project at Royal Holloway. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:27:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/actionduchennesupportsroyalhollowayindevelopingbreakthroughcureformusculardystrophy.aspx Dr Keith Foster Action Duchenne Professor George Dickson Muscular Dystrophy exon skipping therapies cure Duchenne muscular dystrophy sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/discoverscienceatroyalholloway.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London is launching its new Discover Science website as part of National Science Week. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:09:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/discoverscienceatroyalholloway.aspx National Science Week discover science Discover Science at Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/indiedocumentaryshortlistedforprestigiousaward.aspx A film directed by a Media Arts lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London is going head-to-head with major broadcasters after being shortlisted for a prestigious film award. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:19:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/indiedocumentaryshortlistedforprestigiousaward.aspx One World Media Awards media arts Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lunchtimereadingfeaturessirandrewmotionstreasureislandsequel.aspx Literary fans can get an early taste of the eagerly awaited sequel to the classic Treasure Island, at a Lunchtime Reading event at Royal Holloway, University of London next week. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lunchtimereadingfeaturessirandrewmotionstreasureislandsequel.aspx Lunchtime Reading Series Royal Holloway Treasure Island Silver Andrew Motion http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/insanityradiolaunchescommunityfmstation.aspx Insanity Radio, Royal Holloway, University of London's student-run radio station has officially switched over to broadcasting on 103.2 FM. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:20:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/insanityradiolaunchescommunityfmstation.aspx Insanity Radio 103.2 FM student-run radio station Community FM radio music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/beinspiredatrunnymedeinternationalliteraryfestival.aspx The seventh annual Runnymede International Literary Festival has been awarded the London 2012 Inspire Mark for its Olympic themed community workshops. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:49:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/beinspiredatrunnymedeinternationalliteraryfestival.aspx Runnymede International Literary Festival London 2012 Inspire Mark Arsenal Football Club Sir Andrew Motion procter and gamble http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theheartofthewestend.aspx The Department of Drama and Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London is hosting a special conference on the past, present and future of London's Commercial Theatre in the West End. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:11:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theheartofthewestend.aspx west end theatre London Department of Drama and Theatre Royal Holloway The Heart of the West End http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/drannawhitelockoffersexpertisetotimeteam.aspx Time Team delved into the heritage of the De Vere family with the help of Dr Anna Whitelock, from the Department of History. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:30:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/drannawhitelockoffersexpertisetotimeteam.aspx Time Team De Vere Anna Whitelock http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentblogsecureswestendexclusiverights.aspx A student blog run by drama and theatre students at Royal Holloway, University of London has been given exclusive access to Danny DeVito's West End debut production. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:14:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentblogsecureswestendexclusiverights.aspx Drama and Theatre Royal Holloway Danny DeVito west end http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/canthe2012gamesinspireworldpeace.aspx Mr Stavros Lambrinidis will discuss in a special lecture on Monday (5 March) how the 2012 Games offer an opportunity to reflect on the values, principles and institutions that gave rise to the Olympic spirit. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/canthe2012gamesinspireworldpeace.aspx Olympic 2012 Games International Olympic Truce Centre http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayhostsukslargestrarediseasedayevent.aspx Royal Holloway hosted a Rare Disease Day event to highlight the need for more research and funding to help sufferers and their families and to draw attention to the millions of people who are affected by them. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:39:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayhostsukslargestrarediseasedayevent.aspx rare disease day Helene Raynsford Spinal muscular atrophy Duchenne muscular dystrophy Severe Combined Immunodeficiency. sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/line-upannouncedforrunnymedeinternationalliteraryfestival.aspx Runnymede International Literary Festival will feature publishing heavy-weights and renowned authors alongside the rising stars of the literary world. Events will be held at Royal Holloway, University of London and in London. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:08:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/line-upannouncedforrunnymedeinternationalliteraryfestival.aspx Runnymede International Literary Festival Royal Holloway Sir Andrew Motion Hilary Mantel http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dickensfansinvitedtoreadinggroupsandworkshops.aspx To celebrate the bicentenary of Charles Dickens' birth, Royal Holloway, University of London will be running a series of free events this month in conjunction with City Read 2012. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:16:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dickensfansinvitedtoreadinggroupsandworkshops.aspx Charles Dickens City Read 2012 Royal Holloway reading group writers' workshop http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/classicsandmusicgohand-in-handforkhamsina.aspx Royal Holloway student Stephanie Fitchett used her Classics studies to inspire the conceptual album The Conductor, released on iTunes today (Wednesday 29 February). Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/classicsandmusicgohand-in-handforkhamsina.aspx Classics Stephanie Fitchett The Conductor http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersrevealdinosaursroamedamongpinetreesinthearctic.aspx The first realistic maps of the Earth's forests at the time of the dinosaurs have been drawn up by researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London and are published today in the leading journal, Geology. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:22:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersrevealdinosaursroamedamongpinetreesinthearctic.aspx Dinosaurs Dr Howard Falcon-Lang Cretaceous Period monkey-puzzle trees sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsstrikegoldatvolunteeringawards.aspx Five students from Royal Holloway, University of London have been recognised for the hours of hard work they have put in to volunteering in the local community. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsstrikegoldatvolunteeringawards.aspx Royal Holloway local community Volunteering http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scienceopendayattractsrecordnumbers.aspx Thousands of visitors of all ages were left captivated by this year's Pills and Potions themed Science Open Day at Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:58:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scienceopendayattractsrecordnumbers.aspx pills and potions Artist Flora Parrott Thomas Holloway sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theeuropeanartofwit.aspx A seminar exploring the European art of wit will be hosted by the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway, University of London this week. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:08:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theeuropeanartofwit.aspx School of Modern Languages European art of wit Dr Rodrigo Cacho http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsmuckinforthebigspringclean.aspx Students from Royal Holloway, University of London were out in force this week doing their bit to spruce up the neighbourhood in the annual Big Spring Clean. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:10:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsmuckinforthebigspringclean.aspx volunteer big spring clean Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sirandrewmotionannouncedasthenewcprepresident.aspx Former Poet Laureate and Professor of Creative Writing Sir Andrew Motion has been announced as the new President of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE). Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:52:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sirandrewmotionannouncedasthenewcprepresident.aspx Sir Andrew Motion Poet Laureate creative writing Campaign to Protect Rural England MA Creative Writing: Place environment writing http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/creativewritingstudenttippedasonetowatch.aspx A novelist on the Creative Writing MA at Royal Holloway, University of London has been chosen by a top High Street book store to feature in its shortlist of promising new authors. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:47:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/creativewritingstudenttippedasonetowatch.aspx creative writing Royal Holloway Jenni Fagan Panoptican http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bringingrarediseasesoutoftheshadows.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London, will be hosting a Rare Disease Day event on 29th February 2012 - a rare day itself as it is a leap year. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:24:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bringingrarediseasesoutoftheshadows.aspx Leap year rare disease day International Rare Disease Research Consortium Helene Raynsford sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyprofessortodebateattitudestothebenefitssystemonbbcradio3.aspx Professor Justin Champion will be discussing the relationship between the seventeenth century and contemporary attitudes to the undeserving poor on a BBC Radio 3 programme this Sunday. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:48:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyprofessortodebateattitudestothebenefitssystemonbbcradio3.aspx Professor Justin Champion BBC Radio 3 http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mbastudentssolvethorpeparkbusinesschallenges.aspx Students studying the MBA programme at Royal Holloway, University of London have been helping to solve challenges that face THORPE PARK. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:10:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mbastudentssolvethorpeparkbusinesschallenges.aspx Thorpe Park MBA programme Royal Holloway school of management http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/charityfashionshowraisesawarenessofeatingdisorders.aspx Students from Royal Holloway, University of London will be holding a charity fashion show this week to raise money for a national eating disorder charity to mark Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/charityfashionshowraisesawarenessofeatingdisorders.aspx Royal Holloway eating disorder Eating Disorders Awareness Week fashion show Charity Student http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/discoverthefutureofantarcticawithprofessorklausdodds.aspx Professor Klaus Dodds from Royal Holloway will explain just how uncertain the future of the Antarctic is during an 'after hours' event at the Natural History Museum on Friday 24 February. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:17:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/discoverthefutureofantarcticawithprofessorklausdodds.aspx klaus dodds Natural History Museum Antarctic Sean Penn Falklands sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/networklaunchedtoprovidecriticalreflectionforsocialworkers.aspx A Critical Reflection Network developed by the Department of Social Work at Royal Holloway, University of London has been launched to help social workers operating in increasingly difficult circumstances. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:54:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/networklaunchedtoprovidecriticalreflectionforsocialworkers.aspx Critical Reflection Network Social Work Royal Holloway Anna Gupta http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/iswinningolympicgoldalldowntothepowerofthemind.aspx Dr Steve Peters, who has been a vital cog in one of the country's greatest stories of sporting success and continues to work with Olympic champions, will share his insights in a lecture at Royal Holloway. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/iswinningolympicgoldalldowntothepowerofthemind.aspx Olympic Dr Steve Peters london 2012 Games psychiatry Sport http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scienceopenday2012pillsandpotions.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London is inviting visitors of all ages to its annual Science Open Day on Saturday (25 March) 2012 from 10am to 4pm. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scienceopenday2012pillsandpotions.aspx Thomas Holloway Pills & Potions Science Open Day Procter & Gamble Muscular Dystrophy Vicks VapoRub sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/weneedtostudynaziperpetratorstounderstandtheholocaust.aspx There is a need to study Nazis and to investigate why they became perpetrators in order to understand the Holocaust, argues an academic from Royal Holloway, University of London. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:57:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/weneedtostudynaziperpetratorstounderstandtheholocaust.aspx Holocaust Royall Holloway Dan Stone Nazi perpetrator http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/eastviewstheworlddifferentlytothewest.aspx A study by academics at Royal Holloway, University of London shows that differences exist in how British and Chinese people recognise people and the world around them. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:42:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/eastviewstheworlddifferentlytothewest.aspx Chinese people Dr David Kelly http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorreceivesbenjaminfranklinmedal.aspx Professor Vladimir Vapnik has been awarded the 2012 Benjamin Franklin medal in Computer and Cognitive Science from the Franklin Institute. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:11:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorreceivesbenjaminfranklinmedal.aspx Professor Vladimir Vapnik Benjamin Franklin medal Thomas Edison Bill Gates Stephen Hawking Marie and Pierre Curie http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorklausdoddsappearsonbbcnews.aspx Professor Klaus Dodds, from the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London, appeared on BBC News last night to discuss the arrival of Prince William in the Falklands on RAF search and rescue duty. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:29:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorklausdoddsappearsonbbcnews.aspx Professor Klaus Dodds Prince William RAF Falkland Islands http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whypericlesmatters.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London will welcome Robin Lane Fox to speak at the annual Dabis Lecture, Why Pericles Matters, on Thursday (9 February). Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:09:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whypericlesmatters.aspx Dabis Royal Holloway Robin Lane Fox Why Pericles Matters http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/farewelltothestudiotheatre.aspx Students and staff, past and present, gathered in the Studio Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London to say farewell to the theatre before it is demolished to make way for a multi-million pound replacement. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:19:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/farewelltothestudiotheatre.aspx Studio Theatre Royal Holloway drama and theatre department Boilerhouse Studio http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/highachieversrewardedwithscholarshipandbursaries.aspx Full fee scholarships recognising top students' leadership skills and awards for academic achievement are to be introduced at Royal Holloway, University of London from the 2012/13 academic year. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:03:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/highachieversrewardedwithscholarshipandbursaries.aspx Scholarships bedford scholarships ‘Future Leaders’ scholarships http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dramaalumnireturnforanightofhob-nobbing.aspx The Department of Drama and Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London welcomed back a wealth of successful alumni to mingle with students seeking post College advice. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dramaalumnireturnforanightofhob-nobbing.aspx Drama and Theatre Royal Holloway alumni Max and Ivan http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/majorstudytoassessimpactofpoorlanguageskillsonpupilsprogressatschool.aspx The first study of its kind in the UK is being launched by Royal Holloway academics today (Monday 30 January) to assess the impact of language problems on pupils' academic and social success. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/majorstudytoassessimpactofpoorlanguageskillsonpupilsprogressatschool.aspx Language problems sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/anti-semitismingrainedingermanyouthculturereportfinds.aspx Anti-Jewish feelings are a serious problem in mainstream German society according to a report by nine experts including Professor Peter Longerich, from Royal Holloway, University of London. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/anti-semitismingrainedingermanyouthculturereportfinds.aspx Peter Longerich Royal Holloway German Parliament anti-semitism jew Holocaust http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/letthegamesbegin.aspx In celebration of the London 2012 Games, Professor Helen Gilbert will give a public lecture, entitled 'Let the Games Begin: Indigenous Performances and Global Spectacle, 1976–2010' on 7 February. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:47:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/letthegamesbegin.aspx Royal Holloway Olympic games 2012 Let the Games begin Indigenous Performances Helen Gilbert http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/storiesofholocaustsurvivorsunveiledtomarkholocaustmemorialday.aspx Researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London's Holocaust Research Centre now have access to the nearly 52,000 video interviews with Holocaust survivors collected by the USC Shoah Foundation Institute. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/storiesofholocaustsurvivorsunveiledtomarkholocaustmemorialday.aspx Royal Holloway Holocaust Research Centre Holocaust Steven Spielberg http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/themeritsofappliedtheatre.aspx Professor Helen Nicholson outlines the benefits that applied theatre can have on society and the differences it can make to individuals and communities in her inaugural lecture at Royal Holloway, University of London. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:30:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/themeritsofappliedtheatre.aspx Professor Helen Nicholson applied theatre Royal Holloway Home Sweet Home Democratic Republic of Congo http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayandimperialreceive45milliontofund45phds.aspx The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) has awarded approximately £4.5million to Royal Holloway, University of London, Imperial College, London to establish a joint Doctoral Training Partnership. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:18:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayandimperialreceive45milliontofund45phds.aspx BBSRC Imperial College Biological Science sciencefaculty http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/katewilliamstodiscusshernewnovelonbbcradio2.aspx Visiting Creative Writing lecturer and alumna Dr Kate Williams will be talking on BBC Radio 2's Book Club programme today at 6pm about the debut novel to be published following her one million pound book deal. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:38:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/katewilliamstodiscusshernewnovelonbbcradio2.aspx creative writing kate williams BBC Radio 2 The Pleasures of Men http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newwebsitematchesideaswithinvestors.aspx A new website is bringing the latest research from Royal Holloway, University of London and four other leading institutions to investors and businesses in the South East. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:07:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newwebsitematchesideaswithinvestors.aspx South East IP Royal Holloway university of London National Physical Laboratory http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gratefulparentfundsscholarshipfortalentedstudent.aspx A new scholarship is now available for a student applying to study in the Classics Department at Royal Holloway, University of London following the generous donation by a grateful parent. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gratefulparentfundsscholarshipfortalentedstudent.aspx scholarship Classics Department Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/phdstudentmakingartinthethirdworld.aspx A PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London, was invited to take part in a community art project in the Grand Rue area of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:27:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/phdstudentmakingartinthethirdworld.aspx Royal Holloway Ghetto Biennale Charlotte Hammond community art project drama french http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/parissdirtysecretstheflanêurandhaussmannization.aspx A series of research seminars exploring the flâneur – meaning an idler or loafer – will be launched this week by the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway, University of London. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:24:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/parissdirtysecretstheflanêurandhaussmannization.aspx flâneur School of Modern Languages Literatures and Cultures Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/darwinslostfossilsfound.aspx A 'treasure trove' of fossils including some collected by Charles Darwin, has been rediscovered by Dr Howard Falcon-Lang, from the Department of Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/darwinslostfossilsfound.aspx Charles Darwin Dr Howard Falcon-Lang British Geological Survey Joseph Hooker earth science http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/welcomingstrangersinsightsintoimmigrationonfilm.aspx A special screening of Almanya: Welcome To Germany featuring a Q&A session will be held at the Ciné Lumiére organised by Professor Daniela Berghahn, from the Department of Media Arts at Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:14:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/welcomingstrangersinsightsintoimmigrationonfilm.aspx Almanya: Welcome To Germany Ciné Lumiére Yasemin Samdereli Nesrin http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/recordbreakingnumbersofstudentsatparttimejobfair.aspx The latest Part-time Job Fair at Royal Holloway, University of London attracted more than 500 students to a range of part-time and vacation jobs. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:39:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/recordbreakingnumbersofstudentsatparttimejobfair.aspx Thorpe Park LOCOG apple http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorchrishackleyonchannel4news.aspx Professor Chris Hackley, from the School of Management appeared on Channel 4 News last night to discuss the new recommendations for alcohol consumption. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:26:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorchrishackleyonchannel4news.aspx Professor Chris Hackley Channel 4 News alcohol consumption Eric Appleby Commons and Science technology committee http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayraisesthecurtainonnewtheatreplans.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has been given the green light to build a brand new state-of-the-art theatre. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:49:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayraisesthecurtainonnewtheatreplans.aspx Studio Theatre Department of Drama and Theatre Studies Dan Rebellato Gilli Bush-Bailey http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/athomeintheinstitution.aspx An exhibition by Dr Jane Hamlett from Royal Holloway, University of London looks at life in some of Surrey's Victorian and Edwardian residential institutions and will reveal some surprising similarities with life today. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:26:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/athomeintheinstitution.aspx Jane Hamlett history Royal Holloway residential institutions victorian Edwardian mental hospital common houses Living away from home: life in some of Surrey’s Victorian and Edwardian residential institutions http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorjoshapcottwinsqueensgoldmedalforpoetry.aspx The acclaimed author and poet Jo Shapcott, Professor of Creating Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London, has been named the latest recipient of the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorjoshapcottwinsqueensgoldmedalforpoetry.aspx Jo Shapcott the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry Of Mutability http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cheers!thehistoryoftoasting.aspx New Year's Eve is a traditional time for a drink with friends with people up and down the country raising a glass to see in the New Year. Judith Hawley, Professor of Eighteenth-Century Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London explains the tradition of toasting. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:58:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cheers!thehistoryoftoasting.aspx Judith Hawley Royal Holloway british Scriblerus Club BBC Radio 4 New Year’s Eve http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/insanityradiograntedfmlicence.aspx Insanity Radio, Royal Holloway, University of London's student-run radio station, has been granted a Community FM licence from the broadcasting authority, Ofcom and plans are underway to begin broadcasting in January. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:32:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/insanityradiograntedfmlicence.aspx Insanity Radio Ofcom 103.2 FM http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/englishprofessorinvestigatesanunknownportraitofjaneausten.aspx An academic at Royal Holloway, University of London is to investigate the authenticity of a portrait that may be one of the only remaining images of Jane Austen in a BBC Two documentary. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:33:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/englishprofessorinvestigatesanunknownportraitofjaneausten.aspx Royal Holloway Jane Austen Judith Hawley english Jane Austen: The Unseen Portrait? http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/marketingacademicsupportsmedicscallsforcontrolsonalcoholmarketingandpricing.aspx A marketing academic has supported calls from liver specialists for increased controls on alcohol marketing and pricing. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:19:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/marketingacademicsupportsmedicscallsforcontrolsonalcoholmarketingandpricing.aspx alcohol marketing liver specialists Professor Chris Hackley Hofmeister Bear alcoholic liver disease Sir Ian Gilmore http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartsstudentlandsproducerroleinbritfilms.aspx When Amanda Faber enrolled for her Media Arts course, she hoped it would lead to a career in the film industry. Little did she know she would have a Brit cult film under her belt and another in production before she graduates. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:44:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartsstudentlandsproducerroleinbritfilms.aspx Amanda Faber media arts Indie cult film Resistance Jadoo Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentauthorconfirmedforlunchtimereadingsseries.aspx A student from Royal Holloway, University of London who experienced success as a teenage novelist has been announced as the second author in the Lunchtime Readings series. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:14:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentauthorconfirmedforlunchtimereadingsseries.aspx Royal Holloway Lunchtime Readings Samantha Gilbert http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newchairandvice-chairofcollegecouncilappointed.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London welcomes its new chairman of the Council, Stephen Cox and Vice-Chair, Iain Ross. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newchairandvice-chairofcollegecouncilappointed.aspx chairman of the Council Stephen Cox Iain Ross http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/guidelinesfordealingwithbackpainneedtobemoreconsistent.aspx Researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London are calling for more unified guidelines about returning back pain patients to work as currently the advice can be contradictory and confusing. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:55:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/guidelinesfordealingwithbackpainneedtobemoreconsistent.aspx sick days work absenteeism back pain http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/publishersbattleforrightstostudentsdebutnovel.aspx When a Royal Holloway alumna was penning her debut novel during her Creative Writing course, she could not have dreamed that it would lead to publishers scrabbling for the rights. But that is what happened to 26-year-old Emma Chapman. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/publishersbattleforrightstostudentsdebutnovel.aspx Emma Chapman http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystaffcommendedfortheirqualityofservice.aspx The Facilites Management team at Royal Holloway, University of London has won a highly commended award for Outstanding Customer Service at Tourism South East's (TSE) Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2011. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystaffcommendedfortheirqualityofservice.aspx Tourism South East’s (TSE) Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2011 http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theearthareweluckyorspecial.aspx Experts will discuss whether our world is a typical product of planetary formation processes, or whether it exhibits an unusual combination of properties that were necessary preconditions for the emergence of life. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:21:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theearthareweluckyorspecial.aspx earth emergence of intelligent life universe cosmology http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/itstheseasonforgiving.aspx Students from Royal Holloway, University of London are getting into the Christmas spirit and are giving their time to bring seasonal joy to the community. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:14:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/itstheseasonforgiving.aspx Christmas volunteers santa's workshop http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyacademicrevealsgruesomemedicalpast.aspx An academic from Royal Holloway, University of London will explore the weird and wonderful cures used to treat the plague in the seventeenth century on a Channel 4 documentary this Saturday (10 December). Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:23:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyacademicrevealsgruesomemedicalpast.aspx Royal Holloway Justin Champion http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/operahollowayshanselandgretel.aspx Following the huge success of The Marriage of Figaro in June, Opera Holloway will launch its new fairy tale season with Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:09:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/operahollowayshanselandgretel.aspx Opera Holloway Hansel and Gretel. The Marist School http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cryptographersbelievesizedoesmattertostaysafeonline.aspx Researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London analyse the latest version of a security system to identify any weaknesses and ensure it is doing its job properly to give us greater confidence online. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:04:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cryptographersbelievesizedoesmattertostaysafeonline.aspx Transport Layer Security Cryptographers Professor Kenny Paterson MAC tag TLS 1.0 TLS version 1.2 http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sirivorcrewetodiscussgovernmentpolicyfailures.aspx Sir Ivor Crewe will be visiting Royal Holloway, University of London next week for a special seminar on domestic policy blunders in Britain over the last 30 years. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:23:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sirivorcrewetodiscussgovernmentpolicyfailures.aspx Sir Ivor Crewe Royal Holloway domestic policy blunders government policy http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/creativewritinggraduatespublishedinanthology.aspx Bedford Square 5, an anthology of new writing from graduates of the MA Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London is published today (2 December) by Ward Wood Publishing. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/creativewritinggraduatespublishedinanthology.aspx Bedford Square 5 Ward Wood Publishing Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicdisputesclaimsthatadoptionregulationsshouldberelaxed.aspx A professor at Royal Holloway, University of London warns against relaxing adoption regulations amid media criticism over the time it takes to rehome minority ethnic children. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:41:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicdisputesclaimsthatadoptionregulationsshouldberelaxed.aspx adoption regulations ethnic Royal Holloway ravinder barn http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/serbianforeignministerquizzedonserbiasplaceineurope.aspx The Serbian Foreign Minister visited Royal Holloway, University of London on Friday to give a lecture and hold a questions and answers session where students quizzed him on Serbia's chances of joining the European Union. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:27:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/serbianforeignministerquizzedonserbiasplaceineurope.aspx Serbian Foreign Minister Royal Holloway Vuk Jeremić Politics and International Relations http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersclosertotreatingdiseaseaffectingtragicx-factorbrothers.aspx Academics have made an important breakthrough in the development of a treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy which in the future could help the likes of the Lloyd family who were featured on last night's X-Factor show. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:35:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersclosertotreatingdiseaseaffectingtragicx-factorbrothers.aspx X-Factor rare disease http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lunchtimereadingslaunchedwithdebutnovelist.aspx Leading authors, poets and debut novelists will be giving lunchtime readings at Royal Holloway, University of London as part of a new series launched this week by the Department of English. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:50:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lunchtimereadingslaunchedwithdebutnovelist.aspx Department of English Royal Holloway Helen Gordon Lunchtime Readings http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaytohelpdefendcountryfromcyberattacks.aspx Academics from Royal Holloway, University of London have been recruited into a network run by British intelligence agency GCHQ to combat new waves of security breaches and cyber crime. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:24:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaytohelpdefendcountryfromcyberattacks.aspx GCHQ cyber crime cyber attacks http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/questfordarkmattercomestoroyalholloway.aspx Scientists at Royal Holloway, University of London have been awarded a one million pound European Research Council grant to support a new search for the mysterious and as yet unseen part of the universe, dark matter. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:57:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/questfordarkmattercomestoroyalholloway.aspx dark matter DEAP/CLEAN collaboration SNOLab in Ontario http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/classicdayofcelebrations.aspx Students and staff came together on Friday (18 November) to celebrate Classics with an array of activities aimed at showcasing the subject. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/classicdayofcelebrations.aspx Classics Classics and Philosophy http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/enterprisingstudentsgettheircreativejuicesflowing.aspx This year Royal Holloway, University of London teamed up with global creative and advertising agencies to create and design a way to a better world in a one-day 'Apprentice style' Enterprise Challenge for sixth form students. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:18:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/enterprisingstudentsgettheircreativejuicesflowing.aspx Apprentice style’ Enterprise Challenge Royal Holloway D & AD Brothers and Sisters Angelina Jolie Ban Ki Moon Annie Lennox http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsdiscoberthephysicsoffencing.aspx Teams of sixth formers from schools across the South East visited Royal Holloway, University of London this week for a special science competition in celebration of the upcoming London 2012 Games. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:05:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsdiscoberthephysicsoffencing.aspx Royal Holloway South East Physics Network http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/serbianforeignministertorevealchallengesaheadofeumembership.aspx The Serbian Foreign Minister will be visiting Royal Holloway, University of London next week to discuss the challenges Serbia faces in entering the European Union. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:25:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/serbianforeignministertorevealchallengesaheadofeumembership.aspx Serbia Serbian Foreign Minister Royal Holloway Vuk Jeremić http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsquizgeorgegalloway.aspx Students had the opportunity to fire questions at former MP George Galloway yesterday at a Q&A session organised by the Politics and International Relations Society at Royal Holloway, University of London. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:10:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsquizgeorgegalloway.aspx Politics and International Relations Society PIRSoc George Galloway Royal Holloway Iraq http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thefutureofartsresearch.aspx Postgraduate students will be debating the challenges faced by academics within the arts and social science disciplines during a conference sponsored by Royal Holloway, University of London. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:19:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thefutureofartsresearch.aspx postgraduate Royal Holloway arts social science http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/crimeacrossthecontinent.aspx The links found in Italian crime fiction and the murky world of politics will be revealed during a talk by Royal Holloway lecturer Dr Giuliana Pieri this week. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:23:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/crimeacrossthecontinent.aspx Giuliana Pieri Italian crime fiction Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thehiddenphysicsofsport.aspx Teams of sixth formers from local schools will be visiting Royal Holloway, University of London next week for a special science competition in celebration of the upcoming Olympic Games. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thehiddenphysicsofsport.aspx Olympic games South East Physics Network http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaymarks125yearsofexcellenceinresearch.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London hosted a celebratory dinner to mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of Royal Holloway College, and 25 years since its merger with Bedford College. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:27:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaymarks125yearsofexcellenceinresearch.aspx 125th anniversary Bedford College Valerie Vaz MP David Blunkett MP The Baroness Diana Warwick of Undercliffe http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newcentreforsocialsciences.aspx A new Centre for Social Sciences has been established at Royal Holloway, University of London, under the leadership of Dr Oliver Heath, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Relations. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:14:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newcentreforsocialsciences.aspx Centre for Social Sciences Royal Holloway Oliver Heath Politics and International Relations http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/specialistcriticalcareparamedicscouldsavelives.aspx Highly trained specialist paramedics who respond to serious 999 calls and treat patients with the help of "virtual doctors" could save lives without crippling NHS budgets, according to a study by Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/specialistcriticalcareparamedicscouldsavelives.aspx paramedics Royal Holloway nhs critical care paramedics ashok jashapara http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/djalilidropsinatroyalholloway.aspx Hollywood actor and award winning comedian Omid Djalili diverted his tour bus via Royal Holloway, University of London for an intimate 'In The Spotlight' question and answer session with students. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:12:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/djalilidropsinatroyalholloway.aspx Omid Djalili The Student Workshop drama http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/musicmasterclasshitsthenotewithstudents.aspx Students from the Music Department at Royal Holloway, University of London were treated to a special masterclass by award winning musician and College alumna Helen Reid. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:40:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/musicmasterclasshitsthenotewithstudents.aspx Music Department Royal Holloway music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/forgottendementiasufferershelpedthroughart.aspx A researcher at Royal Holloway, University of London is evaluating a pioneering project which enables advanced dementia sufferers to take part in art, drama and dance projects. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/forgottendementiasufferershelpedthroughart.aspx dementia Art drama dance Hearts and Minds Age Exchange http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/omiddjaliliinlastminutegigatroyalholloway.aspx Award-winning British-Iranian actor and comedian Omid Djalili is interrupting his stand-up tour to pay a visit to students at Royal Holloway, University of London next week. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:35:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/omiddjaliliinlastminutegigatroyalholloway.aspx Omid Djalili The Student Workshop Drama and Theatre http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sportingstarsdazzleatawardsnight.aspx Elite student athletes studying at Royal Holloway, University of London came together for the annual STARS awards evening last night (3 November), in the College's Windsor Building. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:18:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sportingstarsdazzleatawardsnight.aspx Tom Bennett Jessica Eddie Student Talented Athlete Recognition Scheme (STARS) The Beijing Olympics http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/alumnirecitalandmasterclasswithhelenreid.aspx Award winning musician Helen Reid is returning to Royal Holloway, University of London to perform a special Alumni Concert and to hold a masterclass for current students. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:18:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/alumnirecitalandmasterclasswithhelenreid.aspx helen reid Royal Holloway alumni concert http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayundertakesnewcollaborationtodevelopnoveltreatmentforfatalgeneticmuscledisease.aspx Royal Holloway is part of a collaboration which will develop a novel therapy and potential cure for a untreatable, debilitating and potentially life threatening genetic muscle disease, oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD). Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayundertakesnewcollaborationtodevelopnoveltreatmentforfatalgeneticmuscledisease.aspx oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy Professor George Dickson Universite de Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC). ddRNAi interference-based therapy RNA interference technology Benitec http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/projectlaunchtodeveloplocalsolutionsforfuturechallengesinsouthamerica.aspx The COBRA project at Royal Holloway, University of London address the key issues facing local communities and biodiversity conservation in South America. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:38:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/projectlaunchtodeveloplocalsolutionsforfuturechallengesinsouthamerica.aspx Guiana Shield Region of South America COBRA http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/celebratingroyalhollowaysculturaldiversity.aspx Royal Holloway International helped to kick start the College's One World Week by hosting a fun-filled and creative International evening Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/celebratingroyalhollowaysculturaldiversity.aspx One World Week Royal Holloway International http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayappointsnewviceprincipalforresearch.aspx Professor Paul Hogg has been appointed Vice Principal for Research at Royal Holloway, University of London and will take up the post from April 2012. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayappointsnewviceprincipalforresearch.aspx Professor Paul Hogg Vice Principal for Research Royal Holloway university of London http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/losttvarchivesfromacrosseuropearerevealedonline.aspx Television buffs, historians and even foreign language students could benefit from EUscreen, a new online portal that launches today (Thursday 27 October), providing access to thousands of TV clips from across Europe. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:49:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/losttvarchivesfromacrosseuropearerevealedonline.aspx television foreign language Euscreen TV clips http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newmanagementbuildingunveiled.aspx The School of Management is celebrating the 21st anniversary of the founding of the School and the opening of the newly extended Moore Building at a special reception this evening (26 October). Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:47:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newmanagementbuildingunveiled.aspx The School of Management Sir Alec Reed CBE http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/parlaympiclegendinspiresall.aspx Five-time Paralympian Sir Philip Craven MBE inspired an audience at Royal Holloway, University of London when he spoke about leadership and the Paralympic Movement on Monday night. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:22:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/parlaympiclegendinspiresall.aspx Sir Philip Craven MBE Paralympic Movement 2012 Games Olympic village http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/volunteerslendahelpinghand.aspx A team of more than 80 students from Royal Holloway, University of London swapped text books and laptops for rubbish bags, garden tools and scrubbing brushes for the College's Make A Difference Day. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/volunteerslendahelpinghand.aspx Make a Difference Day Royal Holloway Volunteering Absolute Harmony Choir Community Action Volunteer http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/alumnascharityneedsyourvotes.aspx A History alumna has been shortlisted for the Vodafone Foundation's latest competition to win £100,000 for her African Orphan Charity but she needs more 'votes' to secure the money. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:35:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/alumnascharityneedsyourvotes.aspx Vodafone Foundation Lucy Caslon Msizi Africa http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsbenefitfrombppartnership.aspx Five students from Royal Holloway, University of London from the Departments of Mathematics, Physics and Geography have just completed a pilot work-shadowing scheme at BP. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsbenefitfrombppartnership.aspx BP internships http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/paralympiclegendcelebratesolympicgamesatroyalholloway.aspx Five-time Paralympian Sir Philip Craven MBE will be visiting Royal Holloway, University of London on Monday (24 October) for a special lecture to celebrate the Paralympic Movement in the lead up to the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:36:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/paralympiclegendcelebratesolympicgamesatroyalholloway.aspx Sir Philip Craven Royal Holloway London 2012 Paralympic Games Paralympic Movement International Paralympic Committee Olympic village Olympic games 2012 school of management World Academy of Sport http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bigtunesfromabigband.aspx Prepare for some toe-tapping at the first official concert by Royal Holloway, University of London's big band Undergraduated on Wednesday (19 October), with a repertoire of music from popular TV shows and films. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bigtunesfromabigband.aspx undergraduated big band music Student http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/isthesecrettoworldpeacetheabilitytospinagoodyarn.aspx The key to avoiding a full scale world war lies in the story-telling abilities of great powers such as the United States, European Union, China and Russia, according to academics from Royal Holloway, University of London. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/isthesecrettoworldpeacetheabilitytospinagoodyarn.aspx Royal Holloway war United States European Union China Department of Politics and International Relations International Studies Association Ben O’Loughlin Dr Alister Miskimmon http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mp3playersshrinkourpersonalspace.aspx Researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London reveal packed rush-hour trains are more bearable if people use portable music players to cope with the invasion of their personal space. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:58:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mp3playersshrinkourpersonalspace.aspx Mp3 players Personal space rush hour journeys http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/xfactorscrueltytocontestantshelpstheshow.aspx The X Factor benefits from the cruelty with which contestants are rejected, according to a new research study at Royal Holloway, University of London. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:41:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/xfactorscrueltytocontestantshelpstheshow.aspx The X Factor chris hackley Katie Waissel Kitty Brucknell Amelia Oliver http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentpensbritblockbuster.aspx Screenwriting student Janice Hallett will see her dream realised this week, as a film she co-scripted is released on the big screen starring top Hollywood actors. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:50:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentpensbritblockbuster.aspx screenwriting retreat Janice Hallett Cillian Murphy Thandie Newton Jamie Bell Carl Tibbetts media arts MA in Screenwriting for Television and Film http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/englishacademiclaboratoryatliteraryfestival.aspx Acclaimed science fiction writer and Royal Holloway, University of London lecturer, Adam Roberts will explore the future of science fiction at this year's Cheltenham Literary Festival. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/englishacademiclaboratoryatliteraryfestival.aspx Cheltenham Literary Festival Royal Holloway Adam Roberts science fiction By Light Alone http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/musiclecturercompositionpremiereswithrambertdancecompany.aspx A new score composed by a music lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London, is to premiere at Rambert Dance Company's Season of New Choreography tomorrow night (11 October). Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:54:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/musiclecturercompositionpremiereswithrambertdancecompany.aspx Royal Holloway Season of New Choreography Rambert Dance Company http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dragonsgetatasteforstudentsuccessatroyalholloway.aspx Students proved that the entrepreneurial spirit is thriving at Royal Holloway, University of London with a tension packed evening of innovative business proposals, presented to the Dragons in Arora's Den – the College's own version of the famous television show. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:19:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dragonsgetatasteforstudentsuccessatroyalholloway.aspx Royal Holloway Arora’s Den Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs Surinder Arora Rashique Siddique Joanna Hardy Luka Blackman Gibbs http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academichelpssetupnewnation.aspx A professor at Royal Holloway, University of London encountered stormy seas, whales, a polar bear and some of the world's most beautiful landscapes as part of a two-week expedition to declare a new nation. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:20:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academichelpssetupnewnation.aspx a polar bear stormy seas 2012 Olympics Nowhereisland Alex Hartley http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayappointsnewdeanofmanagementandeconomics.aspx Professor Bob O'Keefe has been appointed Dean of the new Faculty of Management and Economics at Royal Holloway, University of London and will take up the post from January 2012. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayappointsnewdeanofmanagementandeconomics.aspx Professor Bob O’Keefe Faculty of Management and Economics http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaytrailblazesforwomeninphysics.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has been officially recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for efforts made to ensure gender equality among staff and students in the Department of Physics. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:47:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaytrailblazesforwomeninphysics.aspx the Institute of Physics Juno Champion The Juno Code of Practice female physicists women in science http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dramaacademicoffersinsightintothetempest.aspx As a 400-year-old play, it is hard to see how Shakespeare's The Tempest could have any bearing on today's world. Christine Dymkowski, Professor of Drama and Theatre History, explains how hundreds of productions over the years reflected society's shifting cultural, social, and political concerns. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:21:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dramaacademicoffersinsightintothetempest.aspx The Tempest Shakespeare Christine Dymkowski Professor of Drama and Theatre History Cultural social political concerns Ralph Fiennes Theatre Royal Haymarket http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/isourloveofstrictlycomedancingahankeringfortraditionalgendervalues.aspx With the nation poised for another season of glitz and glamour as Strictly Come Dancing returns to our TV screens, a researcher at Royal Holloway, University of London reveals what makes ballroom dancing so popular. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:10:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/isourloveofstrictlycomedancingahankeringfortraditionalgendervalues.aspx Royal Holloway Strictly Come Dancing ballroom Gender http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/neighboursinvitedroundfortea.aspx The Students' Union at Royal Holloway, University of London is inviting local residents and students to join them for a community tea party on Sunday (9 October). Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:14:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/neighboursinvitedroundfortea.aspx Students' union Royal Holloway Love Your Neighbour http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thechoirofroyalhollowaygoesglobal.aspx Music lovers all over the world could soon be listening to live concerts by the Choir of Royal Holloway in the comfort of their homes thanks to its investment in new state-of-the-art recording equipment. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thechoirofroyalhollowaygoesglobal.aspx Choir of Royal Holloway Royal Holloway Chapel Choir http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaycelebratesbritainsgreatestlivingfilmdirector.aspx The political work of the film and television director Ken Loach will be celebrated on Saturday (1 October) with a special event at the British Film Institute South Bank. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:31:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaycelebratesbritainsgreatestlivingfilmdirector.aspx British Film Institute Ken Loach department of media arts Royal Holloway Ken Loach: The Politics of Film and Television john hill Cathy Come Home Kes Days of Hope http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/statementonproposedchangestotheclassicsdepartment.aspx The College has released an update on the proposals to restructure its Department of Classics and Philosophy following its consultation. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/statementonproposedchangestotheclassicsdepartment.aspx Classics and Philosophy http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ancientmusicbooksaccessibletoall.aspx Fragile treasures of 16th Century music are now freely available online, thanks to a partnership between Royal Holloway, University of London, the British Library and JISC. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:49:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ancientmusicbooksaccessibletoall.aspx Early Music Online British Library 16th Century music music books Josquin des Prez Thomas Tallis William Byrd drinking-songs Nuremberg love-songs Department of Music http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/iphonesrevolutionisescientificresearch.aspx Researchers have tapped into smartphone technology to carry out psychological experiments, allowing them access to millions of participants at the touch of a button. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/iphonesrevolutionisescientificresearch.aspx iPhone Smartphone psychological experiments PLoS One iTunes AppStore http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentinternshipsatmercedesbenz.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London is partnering with Mercedes Benz Driving Academy to offer students internships to help them stand out in the job market once they graduate. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:39:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentinternshipsatmercedesbenz.aspx Mercedes Benz Driving Academy student internships Nick Sanders http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academictoappearonchannel4sdispatches.aspx An academic from the Department of Politics and International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London, is to feature on Dispatches tonight (26 September), adding expert commentary to an analysis of Tony Blair's role as peace envoy. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:21:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academictoappearonchannel4sdispatches.aspx Dispatches Department of Politics and International Relations Royal Holloway Tony Blair middle east Envoy of the Quartet on the Middle East http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/raretheatretreasuresunveiled.aspx A formidable collection of theatrical memorabilia has been unveiled from the archives at Royal Holloway, University of London in a special week long exhibition. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:12:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/raretheatretreasuresunveiled.aspx theatrical memorabilia Royal Holloway Oscar Wilde Herbert Everett Charles Dickens Fanny Kelly Roy Waters Theatre Collection Babbacombe Cliff A Woman of No Importance archive http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentswritingskillscelebrated.aspx Students who have demonstrated their writing prowess through an online writing skills tutorial programme will be congratulated at a special ceremony at Royal Holloway, University of London on Monday (26 September). Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:44:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentswritingskillscelebrated.aspx Royal Holloway Writing Skills Quiz School of Modern Languages Literatures and Cultures http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newopportunitiesforphysicsstudentsandstaffasroyalhollowayjoinsforceswithnationalphysicallaboratory.aspx The Department of Physics at Royal Holloway, University of London and The National Physical Laboratory have signed a joint partnership agreement to work together in areas of mutual scientific interest and create a centre of excellence in nanophysics and quantum metrology. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:39:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newopportunitiesforphysicsstudentsandstaffasroyalhollowayjoinsforceswithnationalphysicallaboratory.aspx The National Physical Laboratory nanophysics quantum metrology http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dramaphdstudentwinstopessayprize.aspx A PhD student from the Department of Drama and Theatre has won a prestigious prize in an essay competition that will see his work published in Contemporary Theatre Review. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:59:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dramaphdstudentwinstopessayprize.aspx Department of Drama and Theatre Contemporary Theatre Review TaPRA http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theplightofwarrefugeesraisedinindependentfilm.aspx A film charting the plight of a young Afghan refugee who, after seeking asylum as a child in the UK, was deported following a terrifying dawn raid is to premiere this week. Hamedullah: The road home was directed by Sue Clayton, a Media Arts lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:19:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theplightofwarrefugeesraisedinindependentfilm.aspx Hamedullah: The road home Sue Clayton Afghan refugee Yellow Bird Productions Hamedullah Hassany deported Amnesty International http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentscombatfirstdaynervesasfreshersweekbegins.aspx Today (19 September) marks the launch of Freshers' Week when thousands of new students are welcomed to the College for their first year of study at Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:31:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentscombatfirstdaynervesasfreshersweekbegins.aspx Freshers’ Week Royal Holloway Students' union Daniel Lemberger-Cooper http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/couldhistoryholdthekeytoavoidingconflictinindiaandpakistan.aspx An academic at Royal Holloway, University of London has been awarded £225,000 for a three year project that could help prevent future conflicts in India and Pakistan. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:59:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/couldhistoryholdthekeytoavoidingconflictinindiaandpakistan.aspx India Pakistan Royal Holloway history Dan Haines Indus Basin http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ourfuturewillbeshapedbyfire.aspx A team of 18 international researchers, including Professor Andrew C Scott from the Department of Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London have identified ways of helping others distinguish between the fires that should be considered natural disasters and those that are beneficial. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:39:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ourfuturewillbeshapedbyfire.aspx Professor Andrew C Scott summer riots Dartmoor Wildfires http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scientistschartchinesemittencrabinvasion.aspx Scientists from Royal Holloway, University of London are asking the public to help record sightings of the Chinese mitten crab to better understand the full extent of their invasion and the threat these crustaceans pose to our rivers and waterways. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:04:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scientistschartchinesemittencrabinvasion.aspx mitten crab invasion crustaceans Chinese mitten crab http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/susanbullockperformsatlastnightoftheproms.aspx Renowned British opera singer and College alumna Susan Bullock is to appear at the Last Night of the Proms tomorrow (Saturday 10 September). Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:38:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/susanbullockperformsatlastnightoftheproms.aspx Susan Bullock Last Night of the Proms Royal Albert Hall Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/annualfundsupportssportingstars.aspx Three Royal Holloway sporting stars have been competing at an international level with the help of College alumni after receiving grants from the Annual Fund. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:18:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/annualfundsupportssportingstars.aspx Royal Holloway Annual Fund Fiona Jones Victoria Mullin Jennifer McGeever http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/worldpremierperformanceforcollegecomposer.aspx The world premiere performance of a composition by Mark Bowden, music lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London and newly appointed Resident Composer for the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, is to take place this week. Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/worldpremierperformanceforcollegecomposer.aspx mark bowden Royal Holloway BBC National Orchestra of Wales Visby International Centre for Composers lyra http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyacademictofeatureinlandmarkbbconeseries.aspx A lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London is to appear on a landmark BBC One series that will feature the historic transformation of a 500-year-old manor house. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyacademictofeatureinlandmarkbbconeseries.aspx Royal Holloway BBC One manor house Avebury Manor Penelope Keith Anna Whitelock To The Manor Reborn MA Public History http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scamalert-pleaseread.aspx It has been brought to our attention that an individual has been falsely using Royal Holloway's name as part of a scam to invite academics to speak at seminars at the College. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:34:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scamalert-pleaseread.aspx scam http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/internationalartexhibitioncreatesabuzz.aspx An artist is using bumblebees donated by Royal Holloway, University of London to create an installation at a public art exhibition this week, to draw attention to the decline of the fragile species. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:08:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/internationalartexhibitioncreatesabuzz.aspx Royal Holloway University of London bees Anne Brodie Bee Box biological sciences European Public Art Centre http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/novelepilepsytreatmentcouldreduceriskofbirthdefects.aspx Researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London have developed a new biochemical approach to identifying epilepsy treatments which not only offer stronger seizure protection but could also provide safer treatment for pregnant women. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:48:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/novelepilepsytreatmentcouldreduceriskofbirthdefects.aspx epilepsy pregnant epileptic women Dictyostelium The Wellcome Trust The National Centre for Replacement Refinement and Reduction uncontrolled seizures http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/world-famousroyalhollowaypaintingsondisplayforheritageopenday.aspx Visitors will get a rare opportunity to view the Royal Holloway art collection which returns to the College's Picture Gallery following a three-year tour of the United States of America. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/world-famousroyalhollowaypaintingsondisplayforheritageopenday.aspx Royal Holloway art collection picture gallery Grade I Royal Collection Thomas Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mathsgraduatescoopstopaward.aspx A Maths graduate at Royal Holloway, University of London has been awarded a prestigious academic honour placing him among the top mathematical achievers in the country. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mathsgraduatescoopstopaward.aspx maths Royal Holloway Institute of Mathematics and its Applications IMA http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scamalert.aspx It has been brought to our attention that an individual calling himself 'Professor Smith Allcott' has been falsely using Royal Holloway's name as part of a scam to invite academics to speak at a seminar at the College on 23 August 2011. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scamalert.aspx Professor Smith Allcott http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/paralympicopportunityforstudents.aspx Five students on the Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Management programme will get the chance to work with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) at the London 2012 Games. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:35:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/paralympicopportunityforstudents.aspx Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Academy of Sport London 2012 Games IPC Academy Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Management http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nationalstudentsurvey.aspx The satisfaction among students at Royal Holloway, University of London has increased for the fifth year in a row according to the results of the National Student Survey released today (17 August). Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:59:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nationalstudentsurvey.aspx Royal Holloway National Student Survey student satisfaction geography psychology music Biology french http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/puppetry.aspx A researcher at Royal Holloway, University London investigates how internet and global travel is helping Japanese art to influence mainstream British theatre. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:28:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/puppetry.aspx Japanese art japan Jeremy Bidgood Royal Holloway british theatre Puppet Centre Trust Japan Foundation Arts Council England ningyo joruri edinburgh fringe festival Iida Puppet Festival http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicsresearchfeaturesonchannel4.aspx A Royal Holloway academic helps provide a window into the mind of a Channel 4 presenter as part of a series looking into the impact design and architecture can have on our behaviour, feelings and even identity. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:28:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicsresearchfeaturesonchannel4.aspx The Secret Life of Buildings Tom Dyckhoff Dr Tim Holmes Royal Holloway university of London http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newsupercomputerhelpsroyalhollowayphysicistsanalysekeylhcdata.aspx Researchers at the Centre for Particle Physics at Royal Holloway, University of London have just deployed a new supercomputer to analyse information from the world's biggest scientific experiment. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:16:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newsupercomputerhelpsroyalhollowayphysicistsanalysekeylhcdata.aspx LHC the Centre for Particle Physics at Royal Holloway The Rutherford cluster international ATLAS collaboration Dr Simon George http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/arorahotelsfunddragonsdenstylestudentawards.aspx Students at Royal Holloway, University of London will get the chance to bid for funding to support innovative business ideas in an annual entrepreneurial competition funded by Arora Hotels. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:13:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/arorahotelsfunddragonsdenstylestudentawards.aspx Royal Holloway Arora Hotels Dragon’s Den Arora Awards for Enterprise Arora’s Den Surinder Arora Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newnameandnewfocusforroyalhollowaydepartment.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has launched the Department of Social Work marking a new focus to its social work courses. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:26:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newnameandnewfocusforroyalhollowaydepartment.aspx Department of Social Work Social Work Department of Health and Social Health and Social Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/worldeliterowerswelcomedtoroyalhollowayasolympiccountdownbegins.aspx As the country celebrates the one year countdown to the Olympic Games in 2012, Royal Holloway, University of London prepares to open its doors to the world's elite junior rowers for an international regatta. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:28:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/worldeliterowerswelcomedtoroyalhollowayasolympiccountdownbegins.aspx Olympic games Royal Holloway International Rowing Federation FISA World Rowing Junior Championships Olympic Regatta Paralympic Regatta Rodrigo Ideus Forero Jessica Eddie Helene Raynsford Olympic Test event http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/headstartinthequeue.aspx Students ditched their classrooms for a day at a theme park to discover just how maths could help them cheat lengthy queues for rides during a workshop run by Royal Holloway, University of London. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:34:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/headstartinthequeue.aspx Royal Holloway Thorpe Park Headstart Department of Mathematics http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/firsttargetedtreatmentsuccessforduchennemusculardystrophy.aspx Professor George Dickson, from the Department of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London and a team lead by scientists at the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH), have made an important breakthrough in the development of a treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:51:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/firsttargetedtreatmentsuccessforduchennemusculardystrophy.aspx Professor George Dickson Duchenne muscular dystrophy The Lancet http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorbecomesfellowofthebritishacademy.aspx Professor Felix Driver, from the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London is one of only 38 academics to be elected a Fellow of the British Academy last night. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:11:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorbecomesfellowofthebritishacademy.aspx Professor Felix Driver British Academy Elected fellow of the British Academy http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sciencemuseum.aspx A team of researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London are working with charity SpecialEffect to use innovative technology to design a computer programme to allow those with disabilities to be able to explore their creativity. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:59:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sciencemuseum.aspx Royal Holloway SpecialEffect Tim Holmes Science museum algorithm disabled http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/singerkttunstallanddistinguishedcomposermark-anthonyturnagereceivehonorarydegrees.aspx Multi-platinum singer-songwriter KT Tunstall and internationally revered composer Mark-Anthony Turnage yesterday received honorary doctorates during the graduation ceremonies at Royal Holloway, University of London. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:47:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/singerkttunstallanddistinguishedcomposermark-anthonyturnagereceivehonorarydegrees.aspx KT Tunstall Mark-Anthony Turnage honorary doctorates graduation http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/maturestudentrealisesheracademicdream.aspx As Royal Holloway celebrates the achievements of its students during Graduation week, one PhD student proved it's never too late to achieve academic success. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/maturestudentrealisesheracademicdream.aspx Royal Holloway graduation http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalholloways9,000tuitionfeesapproved.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has been given approval to charge tuition fees of £9,000* from next year to Home and EU students on full-time undergraduate degrees. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:21:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalholloways9,000tuitionfeesapproved.aspx Royal Holloway OFFA agreement £9000 tuition fee http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicchallengessixthformersaboutsocialnetworking.aspx An academic from Royal Holloway, University of London challenged sixth form pupils to consider the power and impact of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter during a sociology of social media event this week. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:08:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicchallengessixthformersaboutsocialnetworking.aspx Facebook Twitter Centre for Criminology and Sociology http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/santanderentrepreneuraward.aspx A student from Royal Holloway, University of London has been commended for his "outstanding entrepreneurial business idea" at the Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:59:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/santanderentrepreneuraward.aspx Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards jottify Random House Transworld http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/isgsmartcardcentreattractsindustryfundingfromorangetodevelopitsleading-edgeresearch.aspx Orange Labs UK (Orange) has announced its collaboration with The Information Security Group (ISG) Smart Card Centre at Royal Holloway, University of London and has committed significant funding to the core research programme. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:18:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/isgsmartcardcentreattractsindustryfundingfromorangetodevelopitsleading-edgeresearch.aspx orange ISG Smart Card Centre OV-Chipkaart RFID contactless smart cards http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/composersprestigiousappointments.aspx A music lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London has been appointed Resident Composer at BBC National Orchestra of Wales as well as Music Fellow at Rambert Dance Company. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:56:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/composersprestigiousappointments.aspx BBC National Orchestra of Wales Rambert Dance Company Lecturer in Composition Royal Holloway university of London BBC Radio 3 mark bowden http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/familyjusticereview.aspx An academic at Royal Holloway, University of London has branded recommendations for the welfare of children involved in care proceedings as a "serious erosion of children's rights" following a government report. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/familyjusticereview.aspx David Norgrove Health and Social Care Family Justice Review http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sucharitystatus.aspx The Students' Union at Royal Holloway, University of London has been awarded charity status which will provide new funding opportunities and help to secure its future. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:43:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sucharitystatus.aspx Students' union Charity Charity Commission http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalvisitmarkscollegeslong-standinghistory.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London celebrated the 125th anniversary of the founding of the College and the silver jubilee of its merger with Bedford College in the presence of HRH The Princess Royal, Chancellor of the University of London yesterday ( 27 June). Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:54:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalvisitmarkscollegeslong-standinghistory.aspx HRH The Princess Royal Royal Holloway 125th anniversary http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchershelpshapethefutureofpolicing.aspx Academics at Royal Holloway, University of London are working with the police to improve the video identification procedures for obtaining eyewitness evidence from witnesses in the hope of bringing more criminals to justice. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchershelpshapethefutureofpolicing.aspx Police and Evidence Codes of Practice identification parades Association of Chief Police Officers National Police Improvement Agency http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/publichistory.aspx The collaborative work of MA Public History students from Royal Holloway, University of London and key historical organisations was celebrated at an event this week. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:50:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/publichistory.aspx English Heritage National Trust Victoria and Albert Museum PUBLIC HISTORY http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/signingmarkssecondphaseofitalianacademiesproject.aspx Renaissance specialists at Royal Holloway, University of London launched a £780,000 research project in collaboration with Reading University and The British Library at an official signing ceremony. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:52:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/signingmarkssecondphaseofitalianacademiesproject.aspx Renaissance Reading University The British Library Italian academies School of Modern Languages Literatures and Cultures http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/hollyoaksvisit.aspx Sixth form pupils were treated to a day on the set of popular Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks after they won a film school competition at Royal Holloway, University of London. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/hollyoaksvisit.aspx Hollyoaks competition visit http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/millionsofarchivedfilmandtvfootagenowaccessibletoall.aspx More than 13 million film, television and radio records are now available thanks to a pioneering new search engine developed by Royal Holloway, University of London and the British Universities Film & Video Council (BUFVC). Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:40:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/millionsofarchivedfilmandtvfootagenowaccessibletoall.aspx British Universities Film & Video Council BUFVC BUFVC federated search engine arts and humanities research council AHRC http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorawardedrgsvictoriamedal.aspx Professor John Lowe, from the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London has been awarded the prestigious Victoria Medal by the Royal Geographical Society. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:13:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorawardedrgsvictoriamedal.aspx Professor John Lowe Victoria Medal Royal Geographical Society http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/honoraryfellowinvests125,000innewfund.aspx As Universities Week celebrates Big Ideas for the Future, Royal Holloway, University of London has announced new funding to help academics investigate the commercial opportunities of their research. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/honoraryfellowinvests125,000innewfund.aspx Universities Week Gateway Fund Yazan Mufti http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/annuallecturecelebratesmagnacarta.aspx The seventh annual lecture to celebrate the signing of the Magna Carta will be held at Royal Holloway, University of London today. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:52:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/annuallecturecelebratesmagnacarta.aspx magna carta Magna Carta Trust Lecture series http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/universityweekcelebratestheimpactofstudentvolunteers.aspx Today marks the Big Ideas for Society Day as part of Universities Week 2011 to highlight the contribution students make to the wider community and society in general. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:28:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/universityweekcelebratestheimpactofstudentvolunteers.aspx Big Ideas for Society Universities Week Volunteering http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/telephoneissues.aspx Information for college and external people. Telephone problems under investigation. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:22:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/telephoneissues.aspx telephone Issue warning http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/businesslinksinthespotlight.aspx More than 60 local businesses attended a networking event at Royal Holloway, University of London yesterday to find out how they could tap into the valuable resource that students provide to local business. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:30:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/businesslinksinthespotlight.aspx Universities Week Employers Networking Forum Careers Service Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thefutureofhighereducationisdebatedatroyalhollowayconference.aspx More than 400 academics from sixth form colleges across the South East descended on Royal Holloway, University of London this week to discuss the future of Higher Education. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:04:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thefutureofhighereducationisdebatedatroyalhollowayconference.aspx S7 Consortium of Surrey Sixth Form Colleges S7 Rob Kemp http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/principalspeaksoutaboutthenewcollegeforthehumanities.aspx Professor Paul Layzell speaks out about the New College for the Humanities. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:32:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/principalspeaksoutaboutthenewcollegeforthehumanities.aspx New College for the Humanities The Times A. C. Grayling University of London International Programmes http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gardenpartygoesdownastorm.aspx Rain may have fallen on the annual Garden Party but spirits remained high as visitors braved the weather to attend. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:04:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gardenpartygoesdownastorm.aspx Garden party Royal Holloway Symphony Orchestra http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/politicsstudentsawardedatinternationalconference.aspx Students from Royal Holloway, University of London proved to be masters in the art of diplomacy, negotiation and discussion at the National Model UN Conference in New York. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:49:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/politicsstudentsawardedatinternationalconference.aspx National Model UN Conference Politics and International Relations Student Society Distinguished Delegation award http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/collegecommendedfollowingaudit.aspx The standard of higher education at Royal Holloway, University of London has been commended following an institutional audit. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:12:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/collegecommendedfollowingaudit.aspx Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education QAA Audit http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bumpergardenpartyplanned.aspx The sun looks set to shine on Royal Holloway this weekend, as visitors are welcomed to the annual Garden Party. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:31:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bumpergardenpartyplanned.aspx Garden party Royal Holloway Symphony Orchestra http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/volunteerawards2011.aspx Students at Royal Holloway, University of London were applauded for their work in the community at a special volunteering award ceremony. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/volunteerawards2011.aspx Community Action Volunteering Awards volunteer http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studygroup.aspx Study Group, a leading specialist educator of international students, and Royal Holloway, University of London today announce a new agreement to provide enhanced study opportunities to international students. Tue, 31 May 2011 16:50:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studygroup.aspx Study Group International Foundation Programme http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/finallectureinseriesofinspirationalwomen.aspx The last lecture in a series celebrating the legacy of inspirational female academics will be held at Royal Holloway, University of London this week. Tue, 31 May 2011 14:42:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/finallectureinseriesofinspirationalwomen.aspx Women in research Lecture series Professor Emeritus Froma Zeitlan Professor Edith Hall Classics http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/joyceanconference.aspx Academics from Royal Holloway, University of London and Birkbeck College have collaborated to pull in top names in literature for a two day conference on the work of James Joyce. Tue, 31 May 2011 14:04:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/joyceanconference.aspx James Joyce Joycean Literature http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/volunteeringweek2011.aspx Students from Royal Holloway, University of London will once again be giving up their spare time to take part in the sixth annual National Volunteering Week. Fri, 27 May 2011 11:29:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/volunteeringweek2011.aspx National Volunteering Week http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/learningatworkday2011.aspx Staff at Royal Holloway, University of London had the opportunity to learn something new in a series of classes and workshops held as part of the annual 'Learning at Work Day'. Fri, 27 May 2011 09:52:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/learningatworkday2011.aspx Learning at Work Day workshop staff http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicsprovideinsightintovolcanicash.aspx Academics from Royal Holloway, University of London have been responding to the current Icelandic volcanic ash cloud. Wed, 25 May 2011 16:59:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicsprovideinsightintovolcanicash.aspx volcanic ash iceland Grimsvötn Tephrochronological Research Group http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/doyouhavetoactlikeamantosucceedinbusiness.aspx While more and more women are assuming roles as managers a new study reveals that rather than using what should come more easily to them like empathy and compassion, these women are increasingly turning to the stereotypically more 'male' traits, such as aggression, to get results. Tue, 24 May 2011 10:35:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/doyouhavetoactlikeamantosucceedinbusiness.aspx manager Social Sciences stereotype http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newfellowshonouredatroyalholloway.aspx Five new honorary fellows have been appointed at this year's award ceremony at Royal Holloway, University of London. Fri, 20 May 2011 16:24:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newfellowshonouredatroyalholloway.aspx Honorary Fellows http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsocietywinssecondmajoraward.aspx Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs, the student enterprise society of Royal Holloway, University of London, has won a major national award for a second year running. Fri, 20 May 2011 12:03:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsocietywinssecondmajoraward.aspx Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs Luka Blackman-Gibbs NACUE 2011 Venture Creation Catalyst Award http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/francisrobinson.aspx Francis Robinson, Professor of the History of South Asia at Royal Holloway, University of London, has been appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey. Wed, 18 May 2011 13:39:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/francisrobinson.aspx Francis Robinson Deputy Lieutenant http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/operaholloway.aspx Royal Holloway students have given Mozart's timeless comedy, The Marriage of Figaro, a hilarious new modern interpretation in the latest production performed by Opera Holloway. Mon, 16 May 2011 14:41:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/operaholloway.aspx Opera Holloway The Marriage of Figaro http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsunionwinsgold.aspx The Student's Union at Royal Holloway, University of London has secured both a gold and silver award in the national Best Bar None awards. Wed, 11 May 2011 10:09:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsunionwinsgold.aspx Best Bar None awards http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/varietyisthespiceoflifeforanimalmovement.aspx Scientists at Royal Holloway, University of London and the University of Leicester have discovered animals searching for food do not stick to a complicated pattern of movement as previously thought but tend to wander about randomly. Tue, 10 May 2011 11:59:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/varietyisthespiceoflifeforanimalmovement.aspx Levy flight Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/computersciencestrengthensstudentemployability.aspx The Department of Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London has teamed up with a range of leading employers to help shape its courses to ensure they are relevant in today's IT industry and maximise student employability. Mon, 09 May 2011 16:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/computersciencestrengthensstudentemployability.aspx computer science student employability Microsoft http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academiccommendedforfirstbook.aspx Dr Ruth Hemus from Royal Holloway, University of London has had her first book 'Dada's Women' specially commended as one of the shortlisted works for the Society for French Studies' prestigious R. H. Gapper Book Prize. Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academiccommendedforfirstbook.aspx Dada’s Women R. H. Gapper Book Prize http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/britaindecidestoavornottoav.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London is hosting a public roundtable to explore the issues at stake ahead of the national referendum. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/britaindecidestoavornottoav.aspx referendum British democracy http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studyscrutinisesnhsleadershipstyles.aspx A study into leadership in the NHS by researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London, has revealed that the main reason managers fail is a lack of 'emotional and social intelligence.' Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:29:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studyscrutinisesnhsleadershipstyles.aspx nhs NHS managers National Institute for Health Research Paula Nicolson Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/grandfathertimekeepsplantstickingover.aspx Scientists at Royal Holloway, University of London, have identified that plants use a mechanism similar to a grandfather clock to activate a gene that regulates when they flower. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:31:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/grandfathertimekeepsplantstickingover.aspx Nature Cell Biology Early Flowering gene circadian clock Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/womeninresearch.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London, is launching a Women in Research lecture series focusing on the contribution that female academics have made to research. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:54:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/womeninresearch.aspx Women in research Professor Danielle Schreve Dorothea Bate FGS http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalholloway,universityoflondon,announcesfeesof9000from2012.aspx Yesterday (April 13th), the Council of Royal Holloway, University of London, approved plans for a tuition fee of £9,000* for all HEU students entering in 2012/13 on full-time undergraduate degrees. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:48:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalholloway,universityoflondon,announcesfeesof9000from2012.aspx Royal Holloway student fees Tuition Fees http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/queenvictoriagetsamakeover.aspx The Queen Victoria Statue, located in the centre of the North Quad of the Founders Building at Royal Holloway, University of London has been restored to its former glory. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:36:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/queenvictoriagetsamakeover.aspx Queen Victoria Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/leadingacademiccollaborateswithphilharmoniaorchestra.aspx Professor Julian Johnson, Head of Music, at Royal Holloway, University of London, has played a central role in developing material and events around the upcoming Philharmonia Orchestra concert series Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:49:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/leadingacademiccollaborateswithphilharmoniaorchestra.aspx Professor Julian Johnson Philharmonia Orchestra Mahler’s Voices http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lotteryboosttogetmoreroyalhollowaystudentsplayingsport.aspx Students at Royal Holloway, University of London are being urged to give sport another go after receiving £85,486 in National Lottery funding from Sport England. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:06:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lotteryboosttogetmoreroyalhollowaystudentsplayingsport.aspx Sport England Lottery Funding London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rarebritishsilentfilmscoreperformedatbarbican.aspx An intriguing silent film score by British composer Frederick Laurence, found in the attic of his grandson thanks to a researh by Dr Julie Brown from the Department of Music at Royal Holloway, University of London, is being heard again for the first time since 1925 at the Barbican Cinema on 8 April as part of the British Silent Film Festival and 'Sounds of Early Cinema in Britain' conference. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rarebritishsilentfilmscoreperformedatbarbican.aspx barbican Frederick Laurence Dr Julie Brown http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/usinglivewormsasbaitvotersswayedbyinteractivewormgraphduringelectiondebate.aspx Research from Royal Holloway, University of London and the University of Bristol calls into question people's ability to form their own judgements about their preferred election candidate after finding voters could be heavily swayed by 'the worm' - a continuous response tracking measure that is increasingly being used in live election debates around the world. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:23:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/usinglivewormsasbaitvotersswayedbyinteractivewormgraphduringelectiondebate.aspx Election worm General Election Professor Colin Davis http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicgainsrecognitionforherfirstresearchmonograph.aspx Jessica Jacobs, a research fellow within the Geography Department at Royal Holloway, University of London, has had her first book nominated for the prestigious Geographical Perspectives on Women Book Event on April 11 in Seattle. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:12:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicgainsrecognitionforherfirstresearchmonograph.aspx Jessica Jacobs Sex Tourism and the Postcolonial Encounter: Landscapes of Longing in Egypt’ http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/recordnumbersenjoyroyalhollowayssciencespectacle.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London, opened its doors to more than 2,500 visitors for its annual Science Open Day to celebrate the College's extensive research and outreach programmes. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:10:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/recordnumbersenjoyroyalhollowayssciencespectacle.aspx Science Open Day http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicsnewradiodramabreakswithconvention.aspx A new, innovative play by Dan Rebellato, Professor of Contemporary Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London is being broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 5 April. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:57:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicsnewradiodramabreakswithconvention.aspx Dan Rebellato My life is s series of people saying goodbye Chekhov in Hell http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scienceopendaythespeedofscience.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London is welcoming visitors of all ages to its Science Open Day on Saturday 26 March 2011 from 10am to 4pm. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:51:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scienceopendaythespeedofscience.aspx Royal Holloway's Science Open Day science http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsgetachancetosharpenexamskills.aspx As part of Royal Holloway's ongoing development of study skills support, a newly released 'exam skills' module is being launched on the College website this week. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:31:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsgetachancetosharpenexamskills.aspx Skills4studycampus exam skills module http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/anaudiencewithapprenticestarlauramoore.aspx Royal Holloway Management student and Apprentice star, Laura Moore, will be returning to the College from 6.30pm on Monday (21 March) in the Windsor Building Auditorium to battle it out with other candidates from the popular BBC show. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/anaudiencewithapprenticestarlauramoore.aspx Laura Moore apprentice Debra Barr http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/quartzmaybekeytoweaknessintheearthscrust.aspx Common mineral quartz may be behind earthquakes, mountain building and other continental tectonics, acording to a new study by Geophysicists Marta Pérez-Gussinyé from Royal Holloway, University of London and Tony Lowry from Utah State University. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:55:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/quartzmaybekeytoweaknessintheearthscrust.aspx Earthquakes Quartz nature Marta Pérez-Gussinyé http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/japandisaster.aspx News of the devastation caused by the Japan earthquake and tsunami has touched the College community and a fundraising campaign has been set up to help those affected. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:56:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/japandisaster.aspx Japan earthquake Japan disaster Michael Maher-King http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/aplantseyeviewresearchersstudytheeffectsofshadeavoidanceincrops.aspx Scientists at Royal Holloway, University of London and The Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics, Barcelona have been studying the effects of shade avoidance in plants and are hoping to eventually impede this response to increase planting density. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:19:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/aplantseyeviewresearchersstudytheeffectsofshadeavoidanceincrops.aspx Paul Devlin The Journal of Experimental Botany http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayinternationalcelebratesitsscholars.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London held its annual International Scholarships Reception, celebrating the achievements of international scholars studying at the College. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:22:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayinternationalcelebratesitsscholars.aspx international scholarships http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/libraryfineshelpsavetheplanet.aspx Students at Royal Holloway, University of London are being encouraged to pay off their library fines tomorrow (Wednesday 9 March) to help save an area of an Ecuadorian rainforest the size of the campus. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:38:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/libraryfineshelpsavetheplanet.aspx Royal Holloway Rainforest Project http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/litfest.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London will be hosting the Runnymede Literary Festival once again this year from 7 March to 12 March. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/litfest.aspx Runnymede Literary Festival http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/heirhunters.aspx Dr Jane Hamlett, from the Department of History at Royal Holloway, University of London, is featured in Heir Hunters, which will be broadcast on BBC One tomorrow (3 March 2011) at 9.15am. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:41:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/heirhunters.aspx Heir Hunters Dr Jane Hamlett http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/helengrime.aspx Helen Grime, Lecturer of Composition, in the Department of Music at Royal Holloway, University of London, has been appointed as Associate Composer for Hallé, Britain's longest-established permanent professional symphony orchestra. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/helengrime.aspx helen grime Hallé http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/genetherapies.aspx An international team of leading scientists – including Professor George Dickson from Royal Holloway, University of London – have revealed new gene and stem cell therapies that will revolutionise the treatment of many rare and several common acquired diseases for which no current cure exists. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:34:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/genetherapies.aspx gene therapy rare disease day http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rdd.aspx Experts at Royal Holloway, University of London are showcasing today (28 February) the experiences of people affected by rare diseases - and revealing exciting new developments in Gene Therapy – at the same time as a report finds that more than half of people with rare conditions are 'left in the dark' over medical needs, according to Rare Disease UK (RDUK). Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:06:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rdd.aspx rare disease day gene therapy http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bigspringclean.aspx More than 120 student volunteers at Royal Holloway, University of London have been taking to the streets of Egham, Englefield Green and neighbouring villages to help spruce up the local community as part of the Big Spring Clean being held today (25 February). Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:42:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bigspringclean.aspx The BIG Spring Clean student volunteers http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/oralvaccinecouldprovidekeytotbimmunity.aspx The development of a new oral vaccine may help boost immunity to tuberculosis according to new research. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/oralvaccinecouldprovidekeytotbimmunity.aspx Tuberculosis Professor Simon Cutting http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/phdstudentscelebratepublicationoftheirfirstbook.aspx PhD History students Daniel Tilles and Salvatore Garau from Royal Holloway, University of London have had their first book Fascism and the Jews: Italy and Britain published this month. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:04:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/phdstudentscelebratepublicationoftheirfirstbook.aspx Fascism and the Jews: Italy and Britain http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/timeshighereducationstudentsurvey.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has been rated as the fifth most improved university for student experience in the country. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:46:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/timeshighereducationstudentsurvey.aspx Times Higher Education Student Survey http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/violentdeathsofiraqicivilians.aspx A paper published in this week's issue of PLoS Medicine provides the most detailed assessment so far of civilian deaths in the course of the recent Iraq war. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/violentdeathsofiraqicivilians.aspx Iraqi death count Professor Michael Spagat IBC http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nationalvolunteeringweek.aspx Two students from Royal Holloway, University of London have been selected from universities across the country to speak at the launch of the National Volunteering Week 2011 today (14 February) - which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:40:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nationalvolunteeringweek.aspx National Volunteering Week community action http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartsstudentsfilmfestivalsuccess.aspx Lavender, a short movie made by a group of final year Media Arts students over the summer, has been accepted into the British Film Institute Future Film Festival and will be showing at the prestigious BFI Southbank on Sunday (13 February) with a Q&A with members of the crew. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:42:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartsstudentsfilmfestivalsuccess.aspx BFI BFI Southbank Lavender http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bbcnewsatten.aspx The Principal, Professor Paul Layzell, was interviewed for the BBC News at Six and the News at Ten yesterday (9 February) as part of the coverage on the government's new national scholarship programme for England and the need for universities to broaden their student intake. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:56:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bbcnewsatten.aspx Paul Layzell News at Ten http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/powerfulmicroscoperevealschemicalstructureoffossils.aspx Surprising new research shows that, contrary to conventional belief, remains of chitin-protein complex—structural materials containing protein and polysaccharide—are present in abundance in fossils of arthropods from the Palaeozoic era. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:23:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/powerfulmicroscoperevealschemicalstructureoffossils.aspx Andrew Scott Geology the Palaeozoic era http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/brain.aspx New research by scientists at Royal Holloway, University of London provides evidence that the cerebellum, a part of the brain used to store memories for skilled movements, could also store memories important for mental skills – such as the rules used to interpret traffic light signals. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:07:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/brain.aspx cerebellum the journal of neuroscience http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/iphoneapptocarryoutscientificresearch.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has joined an international team of researchers to develop a new way of conducting psychological and social research. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:50:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/iphoneapptocarryoutscientificresearch.aspx Science XL: Test your word power iPhone app Professor Kathy Rastle http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mussolinidocumentary.aspx Three documentaries are being launched this week as part of an ongoing research project on the Cult of Mussolini run by Dr Guiliana Pieri from the Department of Modern Languages at Royal Holloway, University of London, Professor Stephen Gundle from Warwick University and Professor Christopher Duggan from Reading University. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:21:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mussolinidocumentary.aspx Mussolini http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mozartandthenazis.aspx Erik Levi, Reader in Music and Director of Performance at Royal Holloway, University of London, explores some of the darkest days for music in the 20th century, when the Third Reich promoted Mozart's music to further the goals of the fascist regime. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:31:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mozartandthenazis.aspx Mozart and the Nazis Erik Levi http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lordmay.aspx Ever increasing human numbers, the emergence of new diseases and excessive demand for food and energy are just some of the challenges confronting us, warns Professor Lord May, speaking at a special sustainability lecture at Royal Holloway, University of London. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:49:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lordmay.aspx Lord May sustainability http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/csacademiaeuropaea.aspx Professor Fionn Murtagh, from the Department of Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London, has achieved the distinction of being elected into the Academia Europaea, an organisation of eminent scholars from across Europe. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/csacademiaeuropaea.aspx Academia Europaea Fionn Murtagh http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scholarships.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has made a commitment to offer more than 120 scholarships and awards, worth a total of £2million, to support postgraduate students over the next three years. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:12:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scholarships.aspx postgraduate scholarships http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/modernhumansleftafricamuchearlierthanthought,newartefactsreveal.aspx An international team of scientists – including Dr Simon Armitage from Royal Holloway, University of London – have rejected the existing view that modern humans left Africa around 70,000 years ago. Their discovery of ancient artefacts reveal that humans left Africa at least 50,000 years earlier than previously suggested and were, in fact, present in eastern Arabia as early as 125,000 years ago. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:23:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/modernhumansleftafricamuchearlierthanthought,newartefactsreveal.aspx Dr Simon Armitage Modern humans http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorjoshapcottwinscostabookoftheyearaward.aspx Award-winning author Jo Shapcott, Professor of Creating Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London, was last night named the winner of the Costa Book of the Year Award for her latest book of poems Of Mutability. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:57:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorjoshapcottwinscostabookoftheyearaward.aspx Jo Shapcott Costa Book of the Year Award http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/enterpriselab.aspx A new student business incubation centre has opened at Royal Holloway, University of London. Designed to support entrepreneurial activities such as starting a business, social enterprise or charity, the facility offers expert business support, hot desks and meeting facilities for students studying at the College. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:24:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/enterpriselab.aspx Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/davidbradby.aspx It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Bradby, Professor of Drama and Theatre Studies and Honorary Fellow-elect of Royal Holloway, University of London. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:50:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/davidbradby.aspx David Bradby obituary http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/socialsciencetraining.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has joined the universities of Kent, Surrey, and Reading to form the South East Doctoral Training Consortium (SE DTC) to train a new generation of leading social scientists. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/socialsciencetraining.aspx South East Doctoral Training Consortium http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scottelias.aspx Professor Scott Elias from the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London will join a team of international scientists to analyse insect fossils from a recently discovered site in Colorado that has produced hundreds of animal bones of mammoths, mastodons and other Ice Age creatures. Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:41:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scottelias.aspx scott elias The Denver Museum of Nature & Science Ice Age fossils http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/donatingtodisastervictimswhatmakesusreachforourwallets.aspx New research by academics at Royal Holloway, University of London has revealed that people are more likely to donate to victims of disasters that are perceived to have natural causes, such as floods or earthquakes, rather than humanly caused factors. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:07:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/donatingtodisastervictimswhatmakesusreachforourwallets.aspx Australia floods Brazil floods Dr Hanna Zagefka Charity http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/natashalavender.aspx Royal Holloway undergraduate Natasha Lavender has become the youngest councillor in Windsor and one of the youngest in the country after winning this month's by-election. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:17:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/natashalavender.aspx Natasha Lavender Windsor by-election http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/joshapcott.aspx Award-winning author Jo Shapcott, Professor of Creating Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London, has won the Costa Poetry Award for her latest book of poems Of Mutability. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/joshapcott.aspx Jo Shapcott http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/stagbeetle.aspx The humble ginger root could be the key to conserving the UK's largest and most spectacular terrestrial beetle – the stag beetle. Ecologists from Royal Holloway, University of London and the University of York have developed a series of new methods to monitor stag beetle numbers – including ginger lures to trap adult beetles and tiny microphones to detect sounds made by the larvae in their underground nests. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:49:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/stagbeetle.aspx Stag beetles ginger conservation http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/queenhonoursroyalhollowayfellowandalumni.aspx Honorary Fellow, former Visiting Professor and College Council member Professor Alec Reed CBE has been made a Knight Bachelor by the Queen in her New Year Honours. Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:01:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/queenhonoursroyalhollowayfellowandalumni.aspx Sir Alec Reed Vivienne Parry Ashok Rabheru http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/brianharris.aspx The History Department at Royal Holloway, University of London has received a £3 million legacy pledge from one of its alumni, Brian Harris (BA 1976, MA 1977) as a show of his appreciation for the financial help he received which enabled him to study at the College. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:13:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/brianharris.aspx Brian Harris http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bodyimage.aspx A new study, led by Dr Manos Tsakiris from Royal Holloway, University of London, suggests that the way we experience the internal state of our body may also influence how we perceive our body from the outside, as for example in the mirror. The research appears today (5 January) in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:23:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bodyimage.aspx Manos Tsakiris body image http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/musculardystrophy.aspx Scientists at Royal Holloway, University of London have reported encouraging results in a new gene-based therapy for Duchenne Muscular dystrophy (DMD) which at present has no known cure and affects one in 3,000 young boys. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:34:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/musculardystrophy.aspx Muscular Dystrophy George Dickson gene-based therapy http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/foodporn.aspx With the festive season of overindulgence and overeating upon us, researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London have explored how changes in eating habits and the ways in which they are represented affect our relationships with food and the food industry in general. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/foodporn.aspx Food porn Nigella Lawson Media and food http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyaward.aspx History PhD student Rachel Pistol has won a competition which was set up to motivate students and academics to go out and experience the places that form the context for their studies, in order to enrich both academic learning and environmental awareness. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:42:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historyaward.aspx Rachel Pistol http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rebellato.aspx Dan Rebellato, Professor of Contemporary Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London, has made a documentary about the celebrated science fiction author, John Wyndham, due to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday 21 December. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:51:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rebellato.aspx Dan Rebellato John Wyndham BBC Radio 4 http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/snowballearth.aspx Between 600 and 700 million year ago, our planet froze solid in an event dubbed Snowball Earth. How life survived this deep freeze has puzzled scientists for over a decade. Now geologist, Dr Dan Le Heron of Royal Holloway, University of London may have found the answer. His team has uncovered evidence for large 'ice-free oases' that could have harbored life and helped animals beat the chill. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:09:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/snowballearth.aspx Ice-free oases snowball earth http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/musclewasting.aspx Researchers from the School of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London have revealed that by using innovative technology to block the activity of myostatin – a protein that prevents muscles from growing bigger and stronger – it may be possible to build up muscle size and strength in people with muscle disease. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:13:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/musclewasting.aspx Muscle wasting illness new treatments http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/beautifulequations.aspx Dr Glen Cowan, from Royal Holloway, University of London, is featured in the documentary Beautiful Equations, which will be broadcast on BBC Four tomorrow (14 December) at 9pm. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:57:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/beautifulequations.aspx Beautiful Equations BBC Four http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ict.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London is hosting 'ICTD2010', one of the most important conferences looking innovative ways in which Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can transform the lives of poor people and marginalised communities. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ict.aspx ICT poor communities http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/policecommendation.aspx Helen Groenendaal, Community Liaison Officer at Royal Holloway, University of London, received a Surrey Police Neighbourhood Command Commendation for 'commitment and dedication to resolving ongoing incidents of anti-social behaviour in Egham'. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:03:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/policecommendation.aspx Police Commendation Helen Groenendaal http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/xfactor.aspx Academics from Royal Holloway, University of London, the University of Ulster and the University of Surrey researching the success of Simon Cowell's X Factor may have found an answer in the myth and magic of anthropological theories of ritual. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:18:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/xfactor.aspx X Factor Marketing success http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/filmschool.aspx Hollywood star Idris Elba and documentary producer Kerry Mcleod were guest judges at a special screening of short films at Royal Holloway, University of London. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:15:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/filmschool.aspx Idris Elba Film School Kerry Mcleod http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartsstudentsscoopeuropeanfilmaward.aspx Three Media Arts students from Royal Holloway, University of London have come third in a European competition for their short film 'Something Less.' Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:37:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartsstudentsscoopeuropeanfilmaward.aspx EPP short film competition http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/athomewithgeorgians.aspx Professor Amanda Vickery, from the Department of History at Royal Holloway, University of London, has unlocked the deepest secrets in the Georgian home for her new three-part BBC Two series, starting tomorrow (2 December) at 9pm. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:53:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/athomewithgeorgians.aspx At Home with the Georgians Amanda Vickery http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thepowerofnetworkingthesocialbutterflyeffect.aspx Scientists from Royal Holloway, University of London, in collaboration with the University of Southampton and the Institute of Zoology at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have been researching the social butterfly effect - studying how we change our friends throughout our lives Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:27:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thepowerofnetworkingthesocialbutterflyeffect.aspx The social butterfly effect http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rainforestcollapsedrovereptileevolution.aspx Global warming devastated tropical rainforests, 300 million years ago. Now scientists, from Royal Holloway, University of London and the University of Bristol, report the unexpected discovery that this event triggered an evolutionary burst amongst reptiles – and inadvertently paved the way for the rise of dinosaurs, a hundred million years later. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:56:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rainforestcollapsedrovereptileevolution.aspx Dinosaurs Dr Howard Falcon-Lang http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/skills4studycampus.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has recently purchased skills4studycampus in order to provide students with an interactive resource that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, free of charge. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/skills4studycampus.aspx Skills4studycampus http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/peterlongerichbooks.aspx Professor Peter Longerich's book Holocaust: The Nazi Persecution and Murder of the Jews has been chosen as one of the books of the year by American journal The Atlantic. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:44:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/peterlongerichbooks.aspx Peter Longerich Holocaust Goebbels Himmler http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/waos.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has today (24 November) partnered with the World Academy of Sport to deliver several new programmes – including a Sports Management postgraduate course – further cementing Royal Holloway's status as one of the University of London's top sporting Colleges. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:18:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/waos.aspx sports partnership World Academy of Sport http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/religion.aspx When subconsciously exposed to religious ideas and concepts, religious people are far more likely to actively punish those they believe are acting selfishly and unfairly, a new study has revealed. The research, led by Dr Ryan McKay from Royal Holloway, University of London, is published today (24 November) in Proceedings of the Royal Society B Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:25:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/religion.aspx religion punishment religious priming http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/speedchildren.aspx A study by researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London reveals that primary school children cannot accurately judge the speed of vehicles travelling faster than 20 mph. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:11:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/speedchildren.aspx road safety Speed judgement children http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/brendanmcsweeny.aspx A research paper by Professor Brendan McSweeney from the School of Management at Royal Holloway, University of London is one of the top 10 downloaded papers from the Social Science Research Network, which is the biggest open access global network in the USA and elsewhere. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/brendanmcsweeny.aspx Brendan McSweeney SSRN http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/selfidentity.aspx Dr Manos Tsakiris, from the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London is investigating whether our sense of who we are is fixed or if it is subject to changes. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:04:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/selfidentity.aspx Dr Manos Tsakiris http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ams.aspx Dr Geoffrey Baker, from the Department of Music at Royal Holloway, University of London, has won a prestigious award from the American Musicological Society. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:17:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ams.aspx Geoffery Baker Robert M Stevenson award http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/silverjubileeconcert.aspx Three famous sopranos, Dame Felicity Lott, Susan Bullock and Sarah Fox joined forces for a special concert at Royal Holloway, University of London on 13 November to mark the Silver Jubilee of the merger of Bedford and Royal Holloway Colleges. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:26:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/silverjubileeconcert.aspx Dame Felicity Lott Susan Bollock Sarah Fox Silver Jubilee concert http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/geographyresearch.aspx The Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London is opening up new ways of carrying out research through the use of video and film-making. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:22:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/geographyresearch.aspx Jessica Jacobs http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/baftanomination.aspx A BBC factual drama filmed in the Students' Union and directed by Richard Turley, an alumnus of Royal Holloway, University of London, has been nominated for a BAFTA Children's Award. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:19:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/baftanomination.aspx BAFTA http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mercedezchallenge.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy to deliver a one-day 'Apprentice style' Enterprise Challenge. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:34:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mercedezchallenge.aspx Mercedes Benz http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/stars2010.aspx Elite student athletes studying at Royal Holloway, University of London gathered together for the annual STARS Awards evening on Thursday (4 November), in the College's Picture Gallery. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:04:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/stars2010.aspx STARS http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/continentalthinning.aspx In today's (3 November) edition of Nature, scientists from Royal Holloway, University of London and the Institut de Ciencies del Mar (Spanish Research Council) have revealed a new model that explains how continents thin as well as helping to more accurately predict the location of hydrocarbons such as oil and gas. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:27:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/continentalthinning.aspx Oil and gas resources continental thinning http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/privatetheatricals.aspx Academics at Royal Holloway, University of London are recreating the once highly-fashionable art of staging plays in the home as part of an ongoing project to investigate the historical phenomenon and bring it back to life. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:02:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/privatetheatricals.aspx Private theatricals project Chawton House Judith Hawley http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/asianfashionbook.aspx A collaboration between Geographers at Royal Holloway, University of London and the V&A Museum has resulted in the launch of a new book 'British Asian Style: Fashion and Textiles, Past and Present,' which traces the long standing influence of South Asian textiles on British cultures of fashion, dress and design. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:58:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/asianfashionbook.aspx British Asian Style V&A Museum Phil Crang http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historygrant.aspx Dr Jane Hamlett, from the Department of History at Royal Holloway, University of London, has been awarded £229,792 from the Economic and Social Research Council to conduct the first ever comparative historical study of the interiors of residential institutions – including "lunatic asylums", as they were once known, lodging houses and public schools. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historygrant.aspx Dr Jane Hamlett http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/madd.aspx Student volunteers from Royal Holloway, University of London gave up hours of their time to help local projects as part of CSV Make a difference Day - the nation's biggest day of volunteering. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:08:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/madd.aspx Make a Difference Day http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bee.aspx Bumblebees can find the solution to a complex mathematical problem which keeps computers busy for days. Scientists at Royal Holloway, University of London and Queen Mary, University of London have discovered that bees learn to fly the shortest possible route between flowers even if they discover the flowers in a different order. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:20:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bee.aspx BioSci http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dictators.aspx From Adolf Hitler to Saddam Hussein, 20th Century dictators have had a major influence in shaping the world we live in today. But how influential were the 'cults' behind these leaders in them coming to and remaining in power? Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:25:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dictators.aspx Dictators http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bioblitz.aspx More than 70 school children from Englefield Green joined student volunteers at Royal Holloway, University of London to count and identify the vast array of wildlife on campus for a national database. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:27:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bioblitz.aspx Bioblitz http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/icerink.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London will be transformed into a winter wonderland leading up to Christmas with the installation of an ice rink. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:29:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/icerink.aspx Royal Holloway ice rink http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academiaeuropaea.aspx Professor Katharine Ellis from the Department of Music at Royal Holloway, University of London has been elected a member of the Academia Europaea. She was nominated by the Academia's section for 'Musicology & History of Art & Architecture', which currently has 41 members. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:20:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academiaeuropaea.aspx Academia Europaea Katherine Ellis http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nobelprizewinners.aspx Professor Victor Petrashov, of the Department of Physics at Royal Holloway, University of London is delighted that two of the students he taught and mentored have been awarded the Noble Prize in Physics for 2010. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:38:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nobelprizewinners.aspx Victor Petrashov Nobel Prize http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/toomanycooks.aspx Having already successfully showcased their innovative experiment in accelerated, collaborative fiction writing – creating 60,000 word novels in under a week – Dr Joseph Reddington and Dr Douglas Cowie of Royal Holloway, University of London will be offering school children the opportunity to take part in their 'TooManyCooks' project, due to a grant from the College's Outreach Fund. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:14:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/toomanycooks.aspx TooManyCooks Collaborative fiction writing Outreach http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/volunteeringfair.aspx The Mayor of Runnymede, Councillor Margaret Roberts, was one of the guests at Royal Holloway, University of London's annual Volunteering Fair today (October 13) where she praised students and the College's Community Action team for their efforts. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:39:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/volunteeringfair.aspx Volunteering Fair http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/arctic.aspx Holly Reay, a PhD student at Royal Holloway, University of London, spent five weeks in the Arctic Circle leading a group of teenagers in a research project investigating the amount of black carbon found on glaciers. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:48:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/arctic.aspx climate change http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/loveyourneighbour.aspx The Student's Union at Royal Holloway, University of London is rolling out its new community campaign 'Love Your Neighbour' to help forge positive relationships between local residents and students. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:17:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/loveyourneighbour.aspx Love Your Neighbour Students' union http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/medicaltourism.aspx Medical tourism is going under the microscope in a major new study by clinicians, health economists and researchers, including Dr Mark Exworthy of the School of Management at Royal Holloway, University of London. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:22:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/medicaltourism.aspx Medical Tourism nhs http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lungs.aspx Lungs are lined with a mixture of molecules to ensure that they function well. Scientists – including Dr Martin King from Royal Holloway, University of London – have now shown how some of these molecules are affected by ozone, which can arise as a pollutant in the atmosphere. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:59:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lungs.aspx Lungs molecules ozone air pollutants http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/apprentice.aspx Royal Holloway student Laura Moore, who interrupted her studies to put the skills she had learnt in her first year at the College into practice, has now thrown herself into another challenge – to be Lord Sugar's next Apprentice. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:02:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/apprentice.aspx Laura Moore The Apprentice http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/charityrally.aspx Keith Mayes from the Information Security Group at Royal Holloway, University of London and his trusty co-driver Glen McDermott took part in the James Bond themed 'White Hat Rally' as the 'Live and Let Drive' team. Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/charityrally.aspx ISG charity rally http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ahrc.aspx Four academics at Royal Holloway, University of London have been awarded The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Fellowship awards, with just under £300,000 being invested into their research. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ahrc.aspx AHRC awards http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/swan.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London was awarded a Bronze Athena SWAN Charter at an official ceremony at the Royal Society, London, on 16 September. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:32:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/swan.aspx SWAN Athena Charter Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/estorick.aspx Powerful works of anti-Fascist imagery are now on display at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art in the exhibition 'Against Mussolini: Art and Fall of a Dictator' until 19 December 2010. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:56:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/estorick.aspx Dr Giuliana Pieri Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art Mussolini http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thebigvbus.aspx On Thursday (30 September) 'v', the National Young Volunteers Service, will be visiting Royal Holloway, University of London in its purple double-decker bus to drive home the message about the benefits of volunteering. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:35:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thebigvbus.aspx the bigvbus Volunteering http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/immunitytodisease.aspx A study by researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London, University College London and Oxford University, has found that a genetic variant which reduces the chance of contracting diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy is more prevalent in populations with long histories of urban living. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:58:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/immunitytodisease.aspx Dr Ian Barnes immunity to disease http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/chelseafc.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has teamed up with Chelsea Football Club to deliver Spanish and German language programmes to primary and secondary schools. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:11:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/chelseafc.aspx Kickstart Chelsea Royal Holloway Outreach Language tuition http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dogfouling.aspx A Professor from Royal Holloway, University of London has been using his expertise to get behind a national campaign urging pet owners to be more responsible in disposing dog mess and undertaking regular de-worming routines to prevent the spread of parasitic diseases. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:20:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dogfouling.aspx toxocariasis dog fouling Professor John Lewis http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/freshers.aspx Today (20 September) marks the launch of Freshers' Week when thousands of new students are welcomed to the College for their first year of study at Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:45:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/freshers.aspx Freshers' Week Students' union http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/top100.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has achieved an impressive 88th place in the 2010-11 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Ranked 13th overall in the UK, the magazine's editor, Ann Mroz, described Royal Holloway as "truly world class". Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:49:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/top100.aspx University rankings world-leading research institution http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/britishsciencefestival.aspx Professor Clive Gamble from the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London will be delving into the minds of our ancestors to try and explain why our brains are so big and why we became a global species so recently in our evolutionary history at this year's British Science Festival. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:57:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/britishsciencefestival.aspx Clive Gamble British Science Festival ancestors http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dragonsden.aspx Jessica Ratcliffe, a 20 year old BSc Management student at Royal Holloway, University of London, recently faced tough questioning from investors on the hit BBC TV show, Dragons' Den. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:57:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/dragonsden.aspx Dragons' Den Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/fionajones.aspx History undergraduate Fiona Jones, who is in her second year at Royal Holloway, University of London has been selected to compete at the 2010 GB Judo World Cup. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/fionajones.aspx Fiona Jones STARS Judo World Cup http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/firefuelsflowerssuccess.aspx The high incidence of fire during the Cretaceous Period, 120 to 65 million years ago, was responsible for the spread of the earliest flowering plants scientists from Royal Holloway, University of London and the University of Cape Town claim. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:18:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/firefuelsflowerssuccess.aspx Cretaceous Period fire http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/punchandjudy.aspx Former PhD student Martin Reeve will be appearing on BBC's The One Show tonight to talk about his research into Punch and Judy which he conducted at Royal Holloway, University of London. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/punchandjudy.aspx Punch and Judy Dr Martin Reeve http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/diamonds.aspx A team of scientists – including Professor Andrew C Scott from Royal Holloway, University of London – have cast resounding doubt upon the last crucial piece of evidence supporting the Younger Dryas impact hypothesis. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:23:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/diamonds.aspx Ice Age Younger Dryas Impact theory http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ghosthauntingsatsea.aspx A researcher at Royal Holloway, University of London is presenting her study on the ghosts and apparitions which haunt the ship belonging to offshore pirate broadcaster Radio Caroline, at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Annual International Conference on September 2. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ghosthauntingsatsea.aspx Radio Caroline Kimberley Peters http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/clivegamble.aspx Professor Clive Gamble from the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London has been appointed as a trustee of the British Museum by the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/clivegamble.aspx Clive Gamble British Museum http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nss.aspx Students at Royal Holloway, University of London are among the most satisfied in England according to this year's National Student Survey results announced today (18th August). Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:07:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nss.aspx NSS Students http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sportsbursaries.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London is introducing performance sports bursaries through its Student Talented Athlete Recognition Scheme (STARS) to attract students to contribute to its sports teams and represent the College. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:02:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/sportsbursaries.aspx Sports bursaries STARS http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/roywaters.aspx The Founder's Library at Royal Holloway, University of London has received an extensive theatre collection as a bequest from the estate of Roy Waters. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:41:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/roywaters.aspx Founder's Library Roy Waters http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/garden.aspx Since the seeds were sown at the launch of Royal Holloway's Campus Community Garden in June, green-fingered students are reaping the rewards of their hard work with their first harvest. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:57:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/garden.aspx Garden plots http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/speed.aspx Researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London are trying to discover why we make errors in judging the speed of oncoming vehicles which can lead to serious road accidents each year. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:08:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/speed.aspx psychology cars speed http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayawardedforcommitmenttoadvancingwomeninscience.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has been awarded a Bronze Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises excellence in, and commitment to, the career progression of women in science, engineering and technology (SET) within Higher Education. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayawardedforcommitmenttoadvancingwomeninscience.aspx science Women http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researcherunearthspreviouslyunknownbritish-composedsilentfilmscores.aspx Dr Julie Brown from the Department of Music at Royal Holloway, University of London has discovered previously hidden musical scores for silent films in various attics and archives. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researcherunearthspreviouslyunknownbritish-composedsilentfilmscores.aspx news music scores http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/oxygenfuelsthefiresoftime.aspx Variations in the Earth's atmospheric oxygen levels are thought to be closely linked to the evolution of life, with strong feedbacks between uni- and multicellular life and oxygen. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/oxygenfuelsthefiresoftime.aspx nature science news oxygen fire http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/primeministerselectsalumnusfornewinfluentialrole.aspx Andrew Stephenson MP, who graduated with a degree in Management at Royal Holloway, University of London in 2002, has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party, with responsibility for youth. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/primeministerselectsalumnusfornewinfluentialrole.aspx Royal Holloway College http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ancientreptilesmaketracksdiscoveryoffossilisedfootprintsrevealswhenreptilesfirstconquereddryland.aspx The 318-million-year-old reptile footprints were found in sea-cliffs on the Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ancientreptilesmaketracksdiscoveryoffossilisedfootprintsrevealswhenreptilesfirstconquereddryland.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicshortlistedforprestigiouspoetryaward.aspx Award-winning author Jo Shapcott, Professor of Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London, has been shortlisted for the Best Collection category in the Forward Prizes for her latest book of poems 'Of Mutability' - having already won the accolade in 1998 for 'My Life Asleep.' Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicshortlistedforprestigiouspoetryaward.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newscientificfindingsexplainthemysterybehindthedevelopmentofthebandaarc.aspx The Banda arc – a gigantic 1,000km long, 180-degree curve in eastern Indonesia – has puzzled geologists for many years, with much debate and controversy surrounding its complex origin and evolution. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newscientificfindingsexplainthemysterybehindthedevelopmentofthebandaarc.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/doesthesunholdadarksecret.aspx A scientist at Royal Holloway, University of London believes dark matter is lurking at the centre of the sun and cooling down its core temperature. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/doesthesunholdadarksecret.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentssecureillustriousgraduatescheme.aspx Two students at Royal Holloway, University of London are celebrating after emerging with a place on Vodafone's competitive graduate scheme. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentssecureillustriousgraduatescheme.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mastudentwinsprestigiousscreenwritingaward.aspx The David Lean Foundation, in collaboration with the Media Arts Department at Royal Holloway, University of London, has announced its award to young screenwriter Jonathan Nicol, who is graduating from the Screenwriting MA course at Royal Holloway this week. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mastudentwinsprestigiousscreenwritingaward.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historiandelvesintolifeofcrimeinnewbbcradio4series.aspx Real-life court room drama will provide a window into the past in a new BBC Radio 4 series being presented by Professor Amanda Vickery, from the Department of History at Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/historiandelvesintolifeofcrimeinnewbbcradio4series.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/epiccycleridebyacademicraises4000forcancerresearch.aspx Dr Keith Mayes, Director of the ISG Smart Card Centre at Royal Holloway, University of London, has completed a solo unsupported cycle ride between Land's End and John O'Groats – covering more than 1,000 miles. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/epiccycleridebyacademicraises4000forcancerresearch.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/alumnitheatrecompanybeatsoffcompetitiontowinpioneeringcommission.aspx Analogue, an award-winning company specialising in live performance led by Royal Holloway, University of London alumni Hannah Barker and Liam Jarvis, has been awarded a £10,000 commission after a successful pitch in a nationwide competition. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/alumnitheatrecompanybeatsoffcompetitiontowinpioneeringcommission.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayempowersstudentstohelpchangetheworld.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London, hosted its first Model UN Summit and invited pupils from surrounding schools to take part in the lively debate to explore 'the rights of the child' and 'alleviating poverty.' Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayempowersstudentstohelpchangetheworld.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/phdstudentwinsdoubleawardfromstellarnetworkofexcellence.aspx Andriani Piki, a PhD Management student at Royal Holloway, University of London and a researcher at iCOM Centre for Research in Information Computing and Communication, was awarded a scholarship by the STELLAR Doctoral Academy Board for participating in the Joint Technology-Enhanced Learning (JTEL) Summer School 2010. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/phdstudentwinsdoubleawardfromstellarnetworkofexcellence.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayacademicssecure3mgrantstoaddressdeclineofbees.aspx Academics from the School of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London have been awarded two separate grants of up to £3million to explore the causes and consequences of threats to insect pollinators and to ask questions about the decline of bees. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayacademicssecure3mgrantstoaddressdeclineofbees.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/conferencetacklesthechangesaffectingstudentsunions.aspx The Students' Union at Royal Holloway, University of London is hosting the AMSU (Association of Managers in Students' Unions) annual conference from 20 to 23 June 2010 in the Windsor Building Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/conferencetacklesthechangesaffectingstudentsunions.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/figwaspshaveremainedunchangedformillionsofyears.aspx The way that fig wasps pollinate fig trees has remained unchanged for at least 34 million years scientists have revealed. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/figwaspshaveremainedunchangedformillionsofyears.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cometcauseforclimatechangetheorydealtblowbyfungus.aspx A team of scientists – led by Professor Andrew C Scott of the Department of Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London – have revealed that neither comet nor catastrophe were the cause for abrupt climate change some 12,900 years ago. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/cometcauseforclimatechangetheorydealtblowbyfungus.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentattemptstodrivetooutermongoliainanambulance.aspx Royal Holloway student Ashley Coates is gearing up for a 10,000 mile rally to Outer Mongolia in an ambulance, to raise money for charity. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentattemptstodrivetooutermongoliainanambulance.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mumknowsbestresearchsuggestspregnantwomenaremorelikelytofollowtheirmotherswisdomthanmedicaladvice.aspx Researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London have found that pregnant and postnatal women, while wanting to do the best for their baby, do not follow medical advice without question and are more likely to adopt practices their mothers and grandmothers carried out during their pregnancies. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mumknowsbestresearchsuggestspregnantwomenaremorelikelytofollowtheirmotherswisdomthanmedicaladvice.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/majorboostforsuccessfulitalianacademiesproject.aspx A research group led by Professor Jane Everson – from the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway, University of London – has recently been awarded £780,690 by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for a four-year continuation of the major research project 'The Italian Academies 1525-1700: the first intellectual networks of early modern Europe'. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/majorboostforsuccessfulitalianacademiesproject.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whysomewomenhaverealreasontofeartheworldcup.aspx An academic at Royal Holloway, University of London is urging victims of domestic violence to have a plan in place should their partners turn violent during the World Cup, and to avoid the temptation of turning to drink themselves. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whysomewomenhaverealreasontofeartheworldcup.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartslecturersplaytobebroadcastonbbcradio4.aspx 'Nuclear Reactions', a play by Adam Ganz from the Department of Media Arts at Royal Holloway, University of London, will be broadcast on Tuesday 15 June at 14.15 on BBC Radio 4. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartslecturersplaytobebroadcastonbbcradio4.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/celebratingstudentvolunteering.aspx The hard-work and dedication of student volunteers at Royal Holloway, University of London was celebrated with a special awards ceremony. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/celebratingstudentvolunteering.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayhostssuccessfulgardenparty.aspx More than 1,700 people visited Royal Holloway, University of London this weekend when the College opened its doors for its annual garden party. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayhostssuccessfulgardenparty.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentstogrowtheirownforatasteofthegoodlife.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London, has launched its Campus Community Garden to encourage students to grow and eat their own fresh vegetables. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentstogrowtheirownforatasteofthegoodlife.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/doublesuccessforstudententrepreneursrecognisedasuksbest.aspx Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs, a student-led organisation supported by the College′s Careers Service, has achieved national recognition by winning the National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) New Society of the Year Award 2010. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/doublesuccessforstudententrepreneursrecognisedasuksbest.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentvolunteersspendover1500hourshelpingthelocalcommunity.aspx Students from Royal Holloway, University of London once again gave up their time to work in the local community as part of National Volunteering Week on 1-3 June 2010. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentvolunteersspendover1500hourshelpingthelocalcommunity.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/isgsmartcardcentreattractsindustryfundingtodevelopinnovativesecuritymeasures.aspx Dr Keith Mayes, Director of the Smart Card Centre, at Royal Holloway, University of London, has been awarded £50,000 by the PARK commercialisation fund to lead the development of an RFID/smartcard attack detector product prototype, with Dr Gerhard Hancke as the lead developer. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/isgsmartcardcentreattractsindustryfundingtodevelopinnovativesecuritymeasures.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gardenpartyandcreativecampusinitiativethisweekend.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London, is opening its doors on Sunday 6 June from 1 to 5.30pm for its annual garden party and Creative Campus Initiative (CCI) Olympic exhibition. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/gardenpartyandcreativecampusinitiativethisweekend.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentvolunteersstepouttoservethecommunity.aspx Students from Royal Holloway, University of London will once again be giving up their time to work in the local community as part of National Volunteering Week, 1-3 June 2010. Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentvolunteersstepouttoservethecommunity.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicinrunningforsciencefictionhonour.aspx Professor Adam Roberts, from the Department of English at Royal Holloway, University of London, has been shortlisted for this year's Arthur C Clarke Award, a prestigious prize presented to the best Science Fiction novel of the year. Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicinrunningforsciencefictionhonour.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/howdobumblebeesgetpredatorstobuzzoff.aspx Bumblebees' distinctive black and yellow "warning" colours may not be what protects them from flying predators researchers have found. Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/howdobumblebeesgetpredatorstobuzzoff.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayannouncesnewfellows.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has appointed six new honorary fellows at this year's award ceremony. Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayannouncesnewfellows.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lightscameraaction.aspx Budding Spielbergs were given a taste of the action when Royal Holloway, University of London invited local pupils to take part in a two-day film school. Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lightscameraaction.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentsecures1mbookdeal.aspx MA student Kate Williams' debut novel 'The Pleasures of Men' has taken the world by storm as publishers battle to secure a deal with the talented writer. Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentsecures1mbookdeal.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/physicsdepartmentrecognisedforreducinggenderinequality.aspx The Department of Physics at Royal Holloway, University of London has been recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for efforts made to reduce gender inequality among academic staff. Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/physicsdepartmentrecognisedforreducinggenderinequality.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studyuncoversecologyofcommonlyusedpesticide.aspx Researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London and the University of Oxford have discovered that the commonly used and naturally occurring bacterial insecticide 'Bt' works best if applied to young plants and is enhanced by the presence of the insect pests. Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studyuncoversecologyofcommonlyusedpesticide.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicinspiresscientistsofthefuture.aspx Dr James France, from the Department of Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London, returned to his former school, Kirkbie Kendal, in Cumbria, to talk to students about his latest mission to Antarctica. Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicinspiresscientistsofthefuture.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaygraduateontopoftheworld.aspx Bonita Norris has become Britain's youngest woman to climb Mount Everest after reaching the summit of the world's tallest mountain today (17 May) at the age of 22. Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaygraduateontopoftheworld.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/staffgettheirteethintobite-sizedworkshops.aspx Staff at Royal Holloway, University of London had the opportunity to try their hand at something new on Thursday (13 May) as part of the annual 'Learning at Work Day'. Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/staffgettheirteethintobite-sizedworkshops.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentunionrecognisedforgoinggreen.aspx The Students' Union at Royal Holloway, University of London has been accredited with a Silver Standard for its positive green innovations for the second year running. Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentunionrecognisedforgoinggreen.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/electionhighsforroyalhollowayalumni.aspx Six Royal Holloway alumni were appointed Members of Parliament in the hotly contested elections. Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/electionhighsforroyalhollowayalumni.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/redeemingliteraturereligionsocietyandstgeorge.aspx As part of a major AHRC / ESRC grant winning project, academics from Royal Holloway, University of London, in alliance with prominent poets, novelists and theologians are seeking to create a new St George's Day liturgy based on Book 1 of Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene'. Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/redeemingliteraturereligionsocietyandstgeorge.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/marsroverlandsatroyalholloway.aspx The Mars Rover landed at Royal Holloway, University of London today (7 April) as part of a conference discussing the possibility of life on other planets. Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/marsroverlandsatroyalholloway.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studyrevealsfundamentalflawsto2007estimateofonemillioniraqiskilled.aspx In September 2007, a British polling company named ORB released an alarming estimate of "more than 1,000,000 Iraqis murdered" in the Iraq war. Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studyrevealsfundamentalflawsto2007estimateofonemillioniraqiskilled.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersunearththetruthaboutvolcanicash.aspx The dispersal of large ash plumes from the Eyjafjallajökull eruption in Iceland has generated widespread interest due largely to the impact on air transport and reports of ash-fall throughout the British Isles. Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersunearththetruthaboutvolcanicash.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/doracistattitudeshindermothersofmixed-racechildren.aspx Professor Ravinder Barn and Dr Vicki Harman from the Centre for Criminology and Sociology at Royal Holloway, University of London are carrying out research into white mothers of mixed-race children. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/doracistattitudeshindermothersofmixed-racechildren.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/talenteddramagraduatesmaketheirbarbicandebutwithanunconventionaloffering.aspx Six drama graduates from Royal Holloway, University of London will begin a three-week run of their debut piece 'Would like to meet' on April 28 at the Barbican in London, one of the country's most prestigious theatres. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/talenteddramagraduatesmaketheirbarbicandebutwithanunconventionaloffering.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaycelebratestheculturalolympiad.aspx The Creative Campus Initiative (CCI) has been officially launched today (27 April 2010) at the Royal Festival Hall. Royal Holloway, University of London is playing a major role in this dynamic initiative, which will deliver a programme of high quality cultural events and artworks inspired by the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaycelebratestheculturalolympiad.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayprovidesbusinesscommunitywithspringboardforexitingtherecession.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London hosted a unique event on 16 April 2010 exploring not only how the current recession came about but also giving businesses advice on how to leave the recession and avoid future shocks. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayprovidesbusinesscommunitywithspringboardforexitingtherecession.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicaddsabitofdramatotheupcomingelection.aspx Ahead of the fiercely contested general election, BBC Radio 3 will premier a topical new play from 8pm on May 2 written by Professor Dan Rebellato, from the Department of Drama and Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicaddsabitofdramatotheupcomingelection.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mastudentwinspoetrycompetition.aspx Christian Ward, who is studying an MA in Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London, won first place in the East Riding Open Poetry Competition for his poem 'Girl on the District Line.' Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mastudentwinspoetrycompetition.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/collegetalentshinesatliveliteratureshow.aspx Poets Jo Shapcott, who teaches on the MA in Creative Writing course at Royal Holloway, University of London and alumnus Daljit Nagra, who graduated with an English degree in 1991, are bringing their poems to life by going on tour across the UK to perform them in front of a live audience. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/collegetalentshinesatliveliteratureshow.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/headofgeographyplaysleadroleinbridgingtheurbandivide.aspx Professor David Simon, Head of the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London played a prominent role at the 5th World Urban Forum held in Rio de Janeiro from 22-26th March. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/headofgeographyplaysleadroleinbridgingtheurbandivide.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/doyoutrustpoliticians.aspx Attitudes towards politicians and their level of honesty and integrity have changed surprisingly little despite the high profile MPs′ expenses scandal of May 2009 according to a new study by researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London and the University of Essex. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/doyoutrustpoliticians.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicsbooksuccessgoesfromstrengthtostrength.aspx Dr Anna Whitelock has won the Arts Club's Emerging Writer of the Year award as nominated by Lady Antonia Fraser for her book 'Mary Tudor: England's First Queen'. Dr Whitelock, a lecturer in Early Modern British History at Royal Holloway, University of London, has also seen her book chosen as WH Smith's Book of the Month. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicsbooksuccessgoesfromstrengthtostrength.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/successfulpublichistorymaprogrammecelebrated.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London hosted an open day today (30 March 2010) to launch the second year of the hugely successful MA in Public History while offering prospective students an insight into this new programme. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/successfulpublichistorymaprogrammecelebrated.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/iraqwarstuntschildrensgrowth.aspx Iraqi children born in areas affected by high levels of violence are shorter in height than children born in less violent areas according to a study at Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/iraqwarstuntschildrensgrowth.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaychefsscoopbronzeaward.aspx Three chefs from Royal Holloway, University of London were awarded bronze for their skills in designing and producing a four course fine dining menu in a national competition where competitors from universities and colleges from all over the UK took part. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaychefsscoopbronzeaward.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/vincecablempreturnstoroyalholloway.aspx Vince Cable MP returned to Royal Holloway, University of London on 25 March 2010 to discuss the economic crisis in an annual lecture organised by the College's Centre for European Politics. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/vincecablempreturnstoroyalholloway.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/innovativevolunteeringprojectcelebrated.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London celebrated the achievements of its unique Intergenerational Reminiscence Project – which has helped breakdown barriers between generations to strengthen the local community at large – on 18 March 2010. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/innovativevolunteeringprojectcelebrated.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/siralecreedcbeawardsroyalhollowayapprentices.aspx Royal Holloway students raised more than £1,250 for the Prince's Trust after taking part in a competition inspired by BBC's TV show 'The Apprentice.' Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/siralecreedcbeawardsroyalhollowayapprentices.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaygetscreativejuicesflowing.aspx Award-winning author Diana Evans was just one of the many names to attend Royal Holloway, University of London as part of this year's Runnymede International Literary Festival. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaygetscreativejuicesflowing.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/majorexhibitionrescuestheroleofwomen'sdomesticcraftinhistory.aspx A life of flowers, embroidery, letters, gossip, frocks and fashion? A major new international exhibition at Sir John Soane's Museum, London, seeks to challenge our stereotypes of leisured ladies' lives in Georgian Britain. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/majorexhibitionrescuestheroleofwomen'sdomesticcraftinhistory.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/headofgeographylendsexpertisetohousesofparliamentdebate.aspx Professor David Simon, Head of the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London, participated in a public debate on Namibia in the Houses of Parliament on 18 March 2010. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/headofgeographylendsexpertisetohousesofparliamentdebate.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentspledgetohelpsaverainforest.aspx Two students from Royal Holloway, University of London are hoping to save the planet by offering staff and students the chance to buy a piece of the Ecuadorian rainforest, with the aim of saving 135 acres - the same size of the university campus. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentspledgetohelpsaverainforest.aspx Royal Holloway The Buevenyura Reserve Ecuador. Image: WLT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nomountainhighenoughforroyalhollowaywomen.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London alumna Tori James, set a new world record in 2007 when at 25-year's old she became the youngest British woman to climb Everest. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nomountainhighenoughforroyalhollowaywomen.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayappointsnewprincipal.aspx At a special meeting today (19 March 2010), the Council of Royal Holloway has appointed Professor Paul Layzell as the Principal of Royal Holloway, University of London. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayappointsnewprincipal.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theworldbeneathourfeet.aspx Professor Alan Gange, from the School of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London, provided an insight into the fascinating world beneath our feet in his inaugural lecture looking at how soil microbes affect life above ground. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theworldbeneathourfeet.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/fairtradeatyourfingertips.aspx A radical project, managed by Dr Dorothea Kleine, of the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London, which would enable shoppers to access the ethical credentials of products at their fingertips, has been selected from thousands of projects to be showcased at a special exhibition. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/fairtradeatyourfingertips.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchermakeshistorictvandfilmfootageaccessibletoall.aspx Two major projects launched by Professor John Ellis, from the Department of Media Arts at Royal Holloway, University of London, will mean that researchers, students, schools and the general public will be able to discover European television and film history Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchermakeshistorictvandfilmfootageaccessibletoall.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/surveyrevealsouridentitytheftfears.aspx Researchers from the Information Security Group (ISG) at Royal Holloway, University of London worked together with UK online to conduct a survey of privacy attitudes and behaviours Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/surveyrevealsouridentitytheftfears.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/transportandclimatechangeexpertdiscussestheneedforlow-carbonvehicles.aspx The challenging topic of Sustainable Transport was the subject of the Royal Holloway Annual Sustainability Lecture on 8 March 2010. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/transportandclimatechangeexpertdiscussestheneedforlow-carbonvehicles.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayhostsliteraryfestival.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London will be hosting the Runnymede Literary Festival once again this year between Tuesday 16 March to Saturday 20 March. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayhostsliteraryfestival.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/howhonestareyou.aspx They say honesty is the best policy and two students from Royal Holloway, University of London are putting the theory to the test on campus this week. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/howhonestareyou.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicshortlistedforprestigiousbookaward.aspx Professor Amanda Vickery has been shortlisted for the 2009/2010 Pen Hessell-Tiltman Prize for her book on the Eighteenth Century 'Behind Closed Doors: At Home in Georgian England.′ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/academicshortlistedforprestigiousbookaward.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/familiesenjoythemagicofscienceatroyalholloway.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London welcomed almost 2,000 visitors to its annual Science Open Day on Saturday 27 February to celebrate the College's extensive research and outreach programmes. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/familiesenjoythemagicofscienceatroyalholloway.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayinternationalcelebratestheachievementsofitsscholars.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London held its annual International Scholarships Reception on 1 March, celebrating the achievements of international scholars studying at Royal Holloway on scholarships either from the College, its affiliated partners, or government bodies. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayinternationalcelebratestheachievementsofitsscholars.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentspayofflibraryfinestohelphaiti.aspx More than £1,200 was raised in a single day by Bedford Library at Royal Holloway, University of London after students were encouraged to pay off their fines to help victims of the Haiti earthquake. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentspayofflibraryfinestohelphaiti.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/phdstudentoutshinescompetitorsatbrightideascompetition.aspx A Royal Holloway PhD student's bright idea has won him £1,000 in a competition to find budding entrepreneurs. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/phdstudentoutshinescompetitorsatbrightideascompetition.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/richardbromeonlineresearchersbringhistoricalworkintothedigitalage.aspx The launch today (1 March) of a unique online edition of the collected plays of dramatist Richard Brome marks the culmination of a four-year project directed by researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London and the University of Sheffield. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/richardbromeonlineresearchersbringhistoricalworkintothedigitalage.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thefutureofinequality–angelamasoncbereturnstoroyalhollowayforlgbthistorymonth.aspx The final event for LGBT History Month, organised by the new Royal Holloway Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Staff Society, saw alumna Angela Mason CBE return to the College. Angela Mason was the first person to receive an OBE, and later CBE, for her work on homosexual rights. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thefutureofinequality–angelamasoncbereturnstoroyalhollowayforlgbthistorymonth.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentvolunteersspringintoactiontohelpthelocalcommunity.aspx The miserable weather failed to dampen the spirits of dedicated student volunteers at Royal Holloway, University of London, who took part in this year's Big Spring Clean to help spruce up the local community. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentvolunteersspringintoactiontohelpthelocalcommunity.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaylecturerinfluenceshouseoflordspaneltohelpalleviatepoverty.aspx Dr Vandana Desai, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London, was an invited panel member at a round table discussion at the House of Lords, hosted by Baroness Sandip Verma, Shadow Minister for Children, Schools and Families. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaylecturerinfluenceshouseoflordspaneltohelpalleviatepoverty.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theriseoftheviewertariathowtwitterisgivingpowertothepeople.aspx A new way to track audience responses to live television programmes as they are broadcast provides a unique insight into individuals' political understandings and motivations, according to research published today. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theriseoftheviewertariathowtwitterisgivingpowertothepeople.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayacademicleadsthewayinshapingtheclimatechangeagendaforthenext20years.aspx Professor Euan Nisbet, from the Department of Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London is a key figure in this week's two-day conference on greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayacademicleadsthewayinshapingtheclimatechangeagendaforthenext20years.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaysgoldengirlsetsashiningexample.aspx You can't help but be inspired by Helene Raynsford. Hers is a story of true dedication, courage and perseverance and on Thursday night she captivated an audience at Royal Holloway, University of London. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaysgoldengirlsetsashiningexample.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scienceopendayworkingforagreenfuture.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London is welcoming visitors of all ages to its Science Open Day on 27 February 2010 from 10am to 4pm. Showcasing many aspects of the extensive research and outreach of the College's science departments, there will be free talks, workshops and hands-on sessions based on the theme 'Working for a Green Future'. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scienceopendayworkingforagreenfuture.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rainbowanimalskickofflgbthistorymonthatroyalholloway.aspx The Royal Holloway staff Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender society kicked off LGBT History Month with a lecture on same-sex characteristics in nature. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rainbowanimalskickofflgbthistorymonthatroyalholloway.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nobelprizewinnertodiscusstheeconomiccrisisandthecrucialroleoffinancialinnovationandregulation.aspx This year the annual Kolmogorov Lecture will be given by Nobel Prize winner Professor Robert Merton, from Harvard Business School. In the lecture – held at Royal Holloway, University of London on February 23 – Professor Merton will discuss the economic crisis and the important role of financial innovation and regulation in the future beyond the economic crisis. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/nobelprizewinnertodiscusstheeconomiccrisisandthecrucialroleoffinancialinnovationandregulation.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayembracesopenaccesspolicyforallresearch.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London has become the latest UK university to give formal approval to an open access publication policy requiring its researchers to deposit copies of their research in the Royal Holloway Research Online (RHRO) repository from 1 September 2010. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayembracesopenaccesspolicyforallresearch.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lecturersdocumentarywinsguardiansbestfirstfilmaward.aspx Beating off stiff competition from the likes of Charlie Kaufman's 'Synecdoche, New York' and Neill Blomkamp's ' District 9', 'Sleep Furiously', directed by Gideon Koppel of the Department of Media Arts at Royal Holloway, University of London, has been hailed the winner of the Guardian's Best First Film Award. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lecturersdocumentarywinsguardiansbestfirstfilmaward.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/goingforgoldworldchampionsharesthestoryofpursuingherdreamsagainsttheodds.aspx Paralympic champion Helene Raynsford, who made history by becoming the first woman to win an Olympic gold in the arms-only single sculls for Great Britain, will share the story of the incredible highs and lows of her journey to Beijing, the challenges she faced and the many lessons learnt along the way in her lecture 'The Boat and Beyond' on Thursday 18 February at Royal Holloway, University of London. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/goingforgoldworldchampionsharesthestoryofpursuingherdreamsagainsttheodds.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/pedalpowerstudentslearnaboutalternativewaysofcreatingenergy.aspx School pupils used a bit of pedal power to get the music pumping as part of an energy exhibition at Royal Holloway. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/pedalpowerstudentslearnaboutalternativewaysofcreatingenergy.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/deanofhistoryandsocialsciencesexploresthedilemmasfacingtodaysuniversities.aspx Rosemary Deem, Professor of Higher Education Management and Dean of History and Social Sciences at Royal Holloway, will explore to what extent and how current debates about the purposes of universities have informed the practices, values, development and dilemmas of higher education leaders and their senior teams in her inaugural lecture on Thursday 11 February in the Windsor Building at 6pm. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/deanofhistoryandsocialsciencesexploresthedilemmasfacingtodaysuniversities.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/willearlierspringsthrownatureoutofstep.aspx The recent trend towards earlier UK springs and summers has been accelerating, according to a study published today (9 February 2010) in the scientific journal 'Global Change Biology'. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/willearlierspringsthrownatureoutofstep.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ravereviewsforroyalhollowaystudentsplay.aspx Described by 'The Times' as "striking" and full of "flair and feeling", Rex Obano's first full-length play 'Slaves' is showing at Theatre503 in Battersea until February 20. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ravereviewsforroyalhollowaystudentsplay.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thesmallinsectwithabigheartgivingaphidsendangeredbytheirselflessness.aspx One of the founding principles of Darwin's theory is that biological evolution has been shaped by the survival of the fittest. Things, however, are not always that simple as researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London have discovered while analysing the social behaviour of aphids. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/thesmallinsectwithabigheartgivingaphidsendangeredbytheirselflessness.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theworldofworkatyourfingertipshowonestudentismakingthewebworkforher.aspx When it comes to securing a job we know that work experience is key. The practicality however of juggling your commitments to find the time and money for a work placement can be difficult for many. But one student at Royal Holloway, University of London, appears to have found herself a solution – a virtual internship. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/theworldofworkatyourfingertipshowonestudentismakingthewebworkforher.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayhostschoralandmusicaldelights.aspx The London Mozart Players and Choir of Royal Holloway will join forces on Wednesday 3 February in the College's Windsor Building Auditorium at 7.30pm, as part of their exciting partnership, for a jubilant concert. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayhostschoralandmusicaldelights.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bigissuebossnigelkershawgetsdowntobusinesswithschoolofmanagement.aspx Nigel Kershaw, chairman of the Big Issue Group and CEO of Big Issue Invest, has a long list of accomplishments to his name, but the new decade brings with it a new title for Nigel who has been made an OBE in the New Years Honours List 2010 for his services to social enterprise. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bigissuebossnigelkershawgetsdowntobusinesswithschoolofmanagement.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whyrapshouldbetaughtinschools.aspx It can be argued that rapping, like Marmite, is something you either love or hate. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/whyrapshouldbetaughtinschools.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/battleoftheheavyweighthotelierstopentrepreneursreturntoroyalholloway.aspx Two of Royal Holloway's most successful entrepreneurs will share a stage for the first time on Thursday 28 January 2010. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/battleoftheheavyweighthotelierstopentrepreneursreturntoroyalholloway.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/leadinghistorianstoshednewlightontheholocaustanditsmeaningtoday.aspx Our understanding of the Holocaust - its origins, its aftermath and relation to the history of the twentieth century - is still developing, 65 years after Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated by soldiers of the Red Army. To mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2010, the Holocaust Research Centre at Royal Holloway, University of London and the Imperial War Museum (IWM) have organised an evening of debate and discussion on 27 January, bringing together leading Holocaust historians from Royal Holloway. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/leadinghistorianstoshednewlightontheholocaustanditsmeaningtoday.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/headofgeographyelectedacademicianoftheacademyofsocialsciences.aspx Professor David Simon, Head of the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London, has achieved the distinction of being elected an Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field. Individual social scientists are conferred the title by virtue of their eminence. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/headofgeographyelectedacademicianoftheacademyofsocialsciences.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/prestigioushonoraryforleadingresearcher.aspx Professor Andrew Gibson, Research Professor in Modern Literature and Theory in the Department of English at Royal Holloway, University of London, has been appointed to the Conseil Scientifique of the Collège International de Philosophie in Paris following his research on the leading French philosopher, Alain Badiou, and his involvement in French philosophical circles. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/prestigioushonoraryforleadingresearcher.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/collegestudentwinsbronzeatrowingchampionship.aspx Economics student Rodrigo Ideus Forero, who made history by being the first Columbian rower to compete in the Olympic Games when he qualified for the 2008 Beijing Games, has won bronze in the South American Championships. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/collegestudentwinsbronzeatrowingchampionship.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayacademicsplayapartintop50tvdramasofalltime.aspx The votes are in and the Guardian has announced its list of the 50 greatest TV dramas of all time – six of which might not have appeared on our screens if it had not been for academics at Royal Holloway, University of London. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayacademicsplayapartintop50tvdramasofalltime.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/collegealumnagetsmbeforworld-classcanoeing.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London graduate and world champion canoeist, Anna Hemmings, has been awarded an MBE in the 2010 New Year′s Honours, for her services to sport. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/collegealumnagetsmbeforworld-classcanoeing.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/expertsconsiderthesocial-economicissuesinprotectingthechagosarchipelago.aspx Following the launch last March of the proposal by the Chagos Environment Network to create a Marine Protected Area (MPA) for the Chagos Archipelago, experts gathered at Royal Holloway, University of London on 7 January 2010 to consider the socio-economic issues surrounding this proposal. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/expertsconsiderthesocial-economicissuesinprotectingthechagosarchipelago.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lecturersfilmamongthetoptenmoviesof2009.aspx It's that time of year again to reflect on the top tens of the year gone by and 'Sleep Furiously', directed by Gideon Koppel of the Department of Media Arts at Royal Holloway, University of London, has been hailed as a firm favourite in the film polls of 2009. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/lecturersfilmamongthetoptenmoviesof2009.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/refugeepaysforstudentscholarships.aspx A generous multi-million pound gift from an Iraqi refugee who sought asylum in Britain will provide a welcome financial boost for aspiring students at Royal Holloway, University of London, to help them realise their ambitions. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/refugeepaysforstudentscholarships.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/aresatnavsadangerousdistractionfordrivers.aspx With a recent study implicating driver inattention as a factor contributing to 78% of observed vehicle crashes, a team of psychologists at Royal Holloway, University of London and spatial scientists at Lancaster University are examining the potentially dangerous effects of 'Sat-nav' in-car navigation systems Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/aresatnavsadangerousdistractionfordrivers.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/onthetipofyourtongueresearchersrevealourmotorsystemactivateswhenwehearspeech.aspx Researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London have discovered our motor system activates automatically when we hear speech. These findings could, in the future, play a central role in helping to unravel various language difficulties seen in adults and children Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/onthetipofyourtongueresearchersrevealourmotorsystemactivateswhenwehearspeech.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsunioninthespotlightbbcchoosescollegeasfilmlocation.aspx Tommy's Bar was transformed into Baron's Concert Hall for the night when it became the focal point of filming for a BBC factual drama Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsunioninthespotlightbbcchoosescollegeasfilmlocation.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsvolunteertospreadchristmascheer.aspx Students became Santa's little helpers as part of a month of volunteering to help often forgotten members of the community to enjoy a good Christmas. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsvolunteertospreadchristmascheer.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/themathematicallawofwarpredictingpatternsofinsurgentattacks.aspx Unpredictability and the element of surprise are the hallmarks of modern insurgent attacks. However, the likelihood of these events, their timing and strength can now be predicted and managed before occurring, according to a new study by researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London, University of Miami, the University of the Andes and Cambridge University. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/themathematicallawofwarpredictingpatternsofinsurgentattacks.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scientistcreatesformulaforperfectparking.aspx Forget roasting a textbook turkey or perfect present-wrapping this month. The real test of Britons' mettle will come as we try to park in tight spots on busy roads, with 35 million of us heading to the shops over the next few weeks. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/scientistcreatesformulaforperfectparking.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/climatechangeturnsupheatonmushrooms.aspx Scientists have discovered that spring-fruiting fungi, including the morel and St George's mushroom are fruiting nearly three weeks earlier than they did 50 years ago. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/climatechangeturnsupheatonmushrooms.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/testosteronedoesnotinduceaggression.aspx New scientific evidence refutes the preconception that testosterone causes aggressive, egocentric, and risky behaviour. A study conducted by Royal Holloway, University of London and the University of Zurich, involving more than 120 experimental subjects, has shown that the sexual hormone can actually encourage fair behaviour. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/testosteronedoesnotinduceaggression.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayhailedasgoodeggs.aspx Royal Holloway, University of London, has been presented with a prestigious award to recognise its use of free range eggs in all cooked meals produced on campus. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayhailedasgoodeggs.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/graduatestalenttoshineatbarbican.aspx Talented graduates from Royal Holloway, University of London have secured a 48-performance, 3-week run of their debut piece, 'Would Like to Meet', at the Barbican Centre, London, from 28 April – 16 May 2010. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/graduatestalenttoshineatbarbican.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/salesandmarketingteamscoopaward.aspx Royal Holloway's Sales and Marketing team has scooped first place in a mystery buyer award. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/salesandmarketingteamscoopaward.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/worldsbiggestscienceexperimentbackwithabang.aspx After a year of intensive repairs following a serious electrical problem in September last year, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's most powerful atom smasher, is back in action.Atlas Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/worldsbiggestscienceexperimentbackwithabang.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/christmasinantarctica.aspx A researcher from Royal Holloway will be guaranteed a white Christmas this year as he begins his mission to Antarctica next week to uncover crucial information about climate change. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/christmasinantarctica.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/graduatewinsawardfordedicationtohelpingothers.aspx At the 'Vinvolved' awards ceremony held in the 02 arena last night (26 November), Royal Holloway, University of London graduate Rob Birks was hailed the South East's winner of the 'Vinspired' award for his volunteering work while studying at the College. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/graduatewinsawardfordedicationtohelpingothers.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/apprenticestargetsdowntobusiness.aspx Students were grilled in true 'Apprentice' style as former candidate Claire Young set them a business task to get their teeth into. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/apprenticestargetsdowntobusiness.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rottweilerreturnstheapprenticestarsetsstudentstowork.aspx Students will be in the firing line as 'The Apprentice' television star Claire Young returns to the boardroom to set them a business task. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/rottweilerreturnstheapprenticestarsetsstudentstowork.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bedfordalumnabaronessashtonnamedeuforeignminister.aspx Catherine Ashton, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, has been appointed as Europe′s first High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security and Vice-President of the European Commission, it was announced today, 19 November 2009. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bedfordalumnabaronessashtonnamedeuforeignminister.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersdiscoverseahorsesride5,000kmacrossatlantic.aspx A seahorse that lives on the western coast of the Atlantic has been found in the Azores almost 5,000km from its home and researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London, think it may have hitched a ride to get there. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersdiscoverseahorsesride5,000kmacrossatlantic.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newresearchuncoversfailureofhivvaccine.aspx A team of researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London, Imperial College London and King's College, have discovered that a trial of an experimental HIV vaccine failed because it might have made patients' immune cells more vulnerable to infection. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/newresearchuncoversfailureofhivvaccine.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorandrewmotiontochairbookerprize2010panel.aspx Sir Andrew Motion, Professor of Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London, was today unveiled as the chair of the 2010 Man Booker Prize for Fiction. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/professorandrewmotiontochairbookerprize2010panel.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ukrecessionisoversaysdrandrewsentanceatroyalholloway.aspx The UK economy is on the road to recovery according to a leading economic expert and visiting professor at Royal Holloway, University of London. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/ukrecessionisoversaysdrandrewsentanceatroyalholloway.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/musicalstarttoglobalentrepreneurshipweekatroyalholloway.aspx More than 60 students celebrated the launch of Global Entrepreneurship Week at Royal Holloway in some style, with a live jazz duet from undergraduates at Crosslands cafe. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/musicalstarttoglobalentrepreneurshipweekatroyalholloway.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/talentedroyalhollowaystudentsawardedwentworthgolfbursaries.aspx Three Royal Holloway, University of London students have been announced as winners of the prestigious Wentworth Golf Bursaries 2010. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/talentedroyalhollowaystudentsawardedwentworthgolfbursaries.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/backtoblackschoolchildrenrecreateblackhistory.aspx Award-winning playwright and director Kwame Kwei-Armah joined school children at Royal Holloway, University of London, to make history this week. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/backtoblackschoolchildrenrecreateblackhistory.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/apprenticestarmakesatriumphantreturntoroyalholloway.aspx Debra Barr – star of BBC 1's 'The Apprentice' – returned to Royal Holloway, University of London on 3 November to talk about resilience and risk-taking in business to a packed audience in the College's Windsor Building Auditorium. To watch Debra′s presentation, Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/apprenticestarmakesatriumphantreturntoroyalholloway.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/starssparkleatawardsnight.aspx On Wednesday 4 November, elite student athletes studying at Royal Holloway, University of London gathered together for the annual STARS Awards evening, held in the College's stunning Picture Gallery Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/starssparkleatawardsnight.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsandstaffgomaddforvolunteering.aspx Over 100 volunteers from Royal Holloway, University of London donated their time and energy in local communities as part of national 'Get Involved' week. The week culminated in Make A Difference Day (MADD), with ten hugely successful volunteering projects coordinated by Royal Holloway's Community Action and funded by the College Annual Fund. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsandstaffgomaddforvolunteering.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentsmeettopemployersatcareersfair.aspx Finding that elusive dream job can be a tough and sometimes demoralising task. To help students in their quest, the Careers Service at Royal Holloway, University of London held their annual Careers Fair on 28 October in The Picture Gallery. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentsmeettopemployersatcareersfair.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/apprenticestarreturnstoroyalholloway.aspx On 3 November, Debra Barr – star of BBC 1's 'The Apprentice' – will return to Royal Holloway, University of London to host a presentation about resilience and risk-taking in business, entitled ′Determination: in Life, at University and in 'The Apprentice' & Business Situations′. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/apprenticestarreturnstoroyalholloway.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/geographersetsouttodiscoversecretsofthesea.aspx Dr David Lambert, from the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London, has been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize by the Leverhulme Trust, which is worth £70,000. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/geographersetsouttodiscoversecretsofthesea.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/screenwriterwinsfirstdavidleanfeaturefilmscreenwritingaward.aspx Ilaria D′Elia has received the first ever David Lean Foundation Feature Film Screenwriting award, which is worth £5,000. Ilaria, who last summer graduated from the Department of Media Arts' MA in Feature Film Screenwriting (MAFFS) at Royal Holloway, University of London, received the prize after demonstrating exceptional screenwriting skills and excellent prospects of entering the industry. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/screenwriterwinsfirstdavidleanfeaturefilmscreenwritingaward.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersatthesceneofthecrime.aspx Innovative research is putting film and television scripts under the microscope in a bid to support and enhance the production of film for television. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/researchersatthesceneofthecrime.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartsstudentchosenforthestrangeracademy.aspx Victoria Ijeh-Okusanya, a second year student from the Department of Media Arts at Royal Holloway, University of London, was selected to participate in the prestigious Stranger Academy, which took place in Amsterdam from 13 to 17 October. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/mediaartsstudentchosenforthestrangeracademy.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/regulationmaydistracthealthcareprofessionalsfromgoodpatientcare.aspx Research conducted by Royal Holloway, University of London and King's College London has found that regulation may distract NHS professionals and organisations from providing safe and effective patient care. The research suggests that the future regulation of psychotherapists and counsellors by the Health Professions Council must avoid having the same effect. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/regulationmaydistracthealthcareprofessionalsfromgoodpatientcare.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/holocaustexpertsfeatureintvdocumentary.aspx A killing squad set up to implement Hitler's Final Solution, the Einsatzgruppen embarked on a murderous two year spree, carrying out some of the most horrific events of the Holocaust. 'Nazi Death Squads', broadcast on the National Geographic Channel on 25 October at 9pm, will investigate the squad's deadly campaign, and features expert commentaries from Professor David Cesarani and Professor Peter Longerich, of the Department of History and the School of Modern Languages respectively at Royal Holloway, University of London. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/holocaustexpertsfeatureintvdocumentary.aspx Royal Holloway http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/leadingmicrobiologistservesupthetruthonchannel4.aspx Professor Simon Cutting, from the School of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London, will feature in Channel 4's documentary series 'Dispatches' on 26 October, 8pm. This edition of 'Dispatches' reveals how nutritious the UK's breakfasts really are, while investigating the health claims manufacturers use to sell their products. In the programme Professor Cutting discusses the claims surrounding healthy-sounding probiotic yoghurts. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/leadingmicrobiologistservesupthetruthonchannel4.aspx Royal Holloway